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Papa John's nutrition: calories in the menu favorites

Cheese Pizza (1 slice) at Papa John's has 290 calories: 10 g protein, 37 g carbs, 12 g fat. Pepperoni Pizza (1 slice) comes to 330. Across the 15 items on this page, calories run from Breadsticks at 140 up to Italian Papadia at 830. The numbers are the ones Papa John's publishes.

Calories and macros on the menu

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cheese Pizza1 slice, large original crust29010 g37 g12 g
Pepperoni Pizza1 slice, large original crust33013 g37 g14 g
Sausage Pizza1 slice, large original crust33013 g37 g15 g
The Works Pizza1 slice, large original crust33014 g38 g14 g
The Meats Pizza1 slice, large original crust38016 g37 g19 g
Garden Fresh Pizza1 slice, large original crust28011 g38 g9 g
BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza1 slice, large original crust34016 g41 g12 g
Epic Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza1 slice, large38015 g42 g17 g
Italian Papadia83036 g74 g44 g
Breadsticks1 breadstick1404 g26 g2 g
Garlic Knots2 knots1805 g24 g7 g
Cheesesticks2 sticks1808 g19 g8 g
Chocolate Chip Cookie1 of 8 slices2402 g32 g11 g
Cinnamon Pull Apartsquarter order2904 g48 g10 g
Special Garlic Dipping Sauce1 cup1500 g2 g16 g

Lighter picks

The five lowest-calorie items on this page all stay at or under 240 calories. Protein is listed so you can spot the ones that still feed a training day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie option at Papa John's?

Breadsticks (1 breadstick) is the lightest item on this page at 140 calories. Special Garlic Dipping Sauce (1 cup) is next at 150. The lighter picks list above collects the five lowest.

How many calories are in the Papa John's Cheese Pizza?

Cheese Pizza (1 slice, large original crust) has 290 calories, with 10 g of protein, 37 g of carbs, and 12 g of fat, straight from the nutrition data Papa John's publishes.

Which Papa John's item has the most protein?

Of the items on this page, Italian Papadia leads with 36 g of protein for its 830 calories. That works out to 4.3 g of protein per 100 calories.

Where do these numbers come from?

Values as published by Papa John's; portions and recipes change — check the source for current numbers. The link at the bottom of this page goes to the chain's official nutrition page, which carries the latest numbers.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: Papa John's published nutrition information. Values as published by Papa John's; portions and recipes change — check the source for current numbers.