Papa John’s slices range from about 200 kcal (medium Garden Fresh) to 370 kcal (large The Meats). Thin crust saves around 60 kcal and over 300 mg of sodium per large slice. This calculator holds 21 menu items – US menu, per slice (1/8 of a pizza), figures compiled in 2018 – the source lists calories, sodium, carbs, sugars and protein.
How to use the Papa John’s Nutrition Calculator
- The first item is filled in as an example. Click Item 1 to open the menu, type in the search box (for example “chick” or “large”) and pick an item.
- Item 2 starts as “— none —”. Choose something there and an Item 3 row appears – add up to eight items, including sides, sauces and drinks. Pick “— none —” to remove an item.
- Set the quantity for each item (0.5 for half a portion, 2 for two).
- Set your daily calorie target (2,000 kcal is the food-label standard) and your weight for the exercise times.
- Read the totals: calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium and sugar, the share of your day, and your order list.
Not affiliated with Papa John’s. Values are the published nutrition figures (US menu, per slice (1/8 of a pizza), figures compiled in 2018 – the source lists calories, sodium, carbs, sugars and protein) and may change. The menu data is part of the page and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Each menu item carries its published calories and nutrients. The calculator multiplies them by the quantity you enter and adds the rows up. Your share of the day is total calories ÷ your daily target. Sodium is compared with the 2,300 mg daily limit and saturated fat with its 20 g Daily Value. Exercise time uses MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities: brisk walking burns about 3.5 × 3.5 × weight ÷ 200 kcal per minute and running at 10 km/h about 9.8 × 3.5 × weight ÷ 200.
Lowest-calorie items at Papa John’s
Lighter main items and sides on this menu, from the fewest calories up:
| Item | Calories | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sugars (g) |
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Highest-calorie items at Papa John’s
| Item | Calories | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sugars (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meats – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 370 | 38 | 15 | 1,050 | 5 |
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 350 | 46 | 15 | 1,030 | 12 |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 350 | 45 | 15 | 1,030 | 4 |
| Pepperoni – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 330 | 37 | 13 | 870 | 4 |
| The Works – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 330 | 39 | 13 | 930 | 5 |
| The Meats – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 310 | 22 | 13 | 710 | 2 |
| Cheese – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 290 | 37 | 11 | 720 | 4 |
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 290 | 31 | 13 | 690 | 9 |
Best protein for the calories
Items with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie:
| Item | Calories | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sugars (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 350 | 46 | 15 | 1,030 | 12 |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 350 | 45 | 15 | 1,030 | 4 |
| The Meats – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 370 | 38 | 15 | 1,050 | 5 |
Full Papa John’s nutrition chart
Every item in this calculator – US menu, per slice (1/8 of a pizza), figures compiled in 2018 – the source lists calories, sodium, carbs, sugars and protein:
| Item | Calories | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sugars (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 210 | 26 | 8 | 530 | 3 |
| Cheese – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 290 | 37 | 11 | 720 | 4 |
| Pepperoni – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 230 | 26 | 9 | 610 | 3 |
| Pepperoni – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 330 | 37 | 13 | 870 | 4 |
| The Works – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 230 | 27 | 9 | 650 | 3 |
| The Works – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 330 | 39 | 13 | 930 | 5 |
| Garden Fresh – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 200 | 27 | 8 | 500 | 4 |
| Garden Fresh – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 280 | 39 | 11 | 700 | 5 |
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 250 | 33 | 11 | 740 | 9 |
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 350 | 46 | 15 | 1,030 | 12 |
| The Meats – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 250 | 26 | 11 | 710 | 3 |
| The Meats – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 370 | 38 | 15 | 1,050 | 5 |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon – medium (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 250 | 32 | 11 | 740 | 3 |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon – large (Original Crust (1 slice)) | 350 | 45 | 15 | 1,030 | 4 |
| Cheese – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 230 | 22 | 9 | 380 | 2 |
| Pepperoni – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 270 | 22 | 10 | 530 | 2 |
| The Works – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 270 | 23 | 11 | 590 | 2 |
| Garden Fresh – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 220 | 24 | 8 | 360 | 3 |
| Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 290 | 31 | 13 | 690 | 9 |
| The Meats – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 310 | 22 | 13 | 710 | 2 |
| BBQ Chicken & Bacon – large thin (Thin Crust (1 slice)) | 290 | 29 | 13 | 690 | 1 |
Where the numbers come from
Figures are the restaurant’s published nutrition values (US menu, per slice (1/8 of a pizza), figures compiled in 2018 – the source lists calories, sodium, carbs, sugars and protein), as compiled by the sources listed below. Menus, recipes and portion sizes change and differ between countries, so check the restaurant’s own nutrition page for the latest numbers. This calculator is independent and not affiliated with Papa John’s.
Tips
- Set the quantity to 0.5 for half portions, or 2 if you order two of the same item.
- Sauces, dressings and sugary drinks add up quickly – add them as separate items.
- Set your own daily calorie target (from a TDEE or calorie calculator) for a more personal % of the day.
- The menu data travels with the page, so everything is calculated in your browser.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting the drink, which can add 200–500 kcal to a meal.
- Comparing items of different sizes – check the size or piece count in the item name.
- Treating the numbers as exact: recipes, portions and regional menus vary.
Formula
Total = Σ (item value × quantity) · %% of daily calories = total kcal ÷ daily target × 100 · Exercise minutes = kcal ÷ (MET × 3.5 × weight kg ÷ 200), walking 3.5 MET, running 9.8 METWorked example
Inputs — Item 1: Pepperoni – large – 330 kcal · Original Crust (1 slice); Qty: 2; Item 2: ; Qty: 1; Your daily calorie target: 2,000 kcal; Your weight (for exercise time): 70 kg.
Results — Total calories = 660 kcal; Share of your daily calories = 33 %; Calories left for the day = 1,340 kcal; Protein = 26 g; Carbohydrates = 74 g; Sodium = 1,740 mg.
Key terms
- Daily Value (DV)
- Reference amount used on US food labels, based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
- Macros
- Protein, carbohydrates and fat – the nutrients that provide calories.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Papa John's Pepperoni – large?
330 kcal.
What are the lowest-calorie options at Papa John's?
Among the main items and sides: .
What has the most protein for the calories at Papa John's?
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken – large: 15 g of protein for 350 kcal.
How accurate are these Papa John's nutrition numbers?
They are the published values (US menu, per slice (1/8 of a pizza), figures compiled in 2018 – the source lists calories, sodium, carbs, sugars and protein). Real portions vary a little, and recipes change – check Papa John's's own nutrition page for the latest figures.
How much sodium is too much?
Health authorities recommend at most 2,300 mg a day for adults – a single fast-food meal can use half or more of that.