Papa John’s Traditional Buffalo Wings

Plate of buffalo wings from Papa John's restaurant.

Papa John’s Buffalo Wings can be ordered in various quantities, from 8 wings to a platter of 50. Select from a variety of dipping sauces such as the popular Ranch or Cheese sauces.

An order of 8 traditional, bone-in buffalo chicken wings has:

  • 840 calories
  • 58 grams of fat
  • 8 grams of carbohydrates
  • 67 grams of protein

Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Papa John’s Buffalo Wings.

Buffalo Wings Nutritional Information

Serving Size

Nutritional information is based on a single order, which may contain 8, 16, or 24 pieces of traditional, bone-in chicken wings with buffalo sauce.

Percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet. A %DV of 20% or greater is considered high.

% Daily Value

Serving: 1 Order
Red indicates %DV is high

8 wings

16 wings

24 wings

Saturated Fat

Sodium

Added Sugars

6%

12%

18%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

On average, a single buffalo style chicken wing has 105 calories. Total calories increase proportionally with an increase in quantity.

Here is a quick summary of the total calories based on the number of buffalo chicken wings in your order.

  • 8 Papa John’s Buffalo Wings contains 840 total calories
  • 16 Papa John’s Buffalo Wings contains 1,670 total calories
  • 24 Papa John’s Buffalo Wings contains 2,510 total calories
  • 32 Papa John’s Buffalo Wings contains 3,340 total calories
  • 50 Papa John’s Buffalo Wings contains 5,220 total calories

Review the chart below for the number of calories, by macronutrient in each order size.

Calories by Macronutrient

% of Total

Calories from Fat

520

1,040

1,560

62%

Calories from Carbohydrates

40

80

115

5%

Calories from Protein

280

550

835

33%

Total Calories

840

1,670

2,510

This dish is low-carb, but high in dietary fats. More than 60% of the total calories is derived from dietary fat. Protein contributes 33% of total calories and the remaining 5% is from carbohydrates.

fat
62%
carbohydrates
5%
Protein
33%

Total Fat

The amount of dietary fats in Papa John’s buffalo wings recipe is high. Eight bone-in buffalo wings has 58 grams of total fat, including 15 grams of saturated fat.

For context, general guidance from the FDA states that a nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value per serving is considered high.

Review the data table below for the daily value of total fat and saturated fat in Papa John’s chicken wings. The amount of total fat and saturated fat far exceed the 20% threshold.

Daily Value of dietary Fats in Chicken Wings

Total Fat

8 Wings

16 Wings

Amount of Total Fat

58g

115g

Recommended Daily Limit*

78g

78g

Daily Value

Saturated Fat

8 Wings

16 Wings

Amount of Saturated Fat

15g

30g

Recommended Daily Limit*

20g

20g

Daily Value

*Based on 2,000 calorie diet

Plate of buffalo wings from Papa John's restaurant.

Cholesterol and Sodium

An order of 8 buffalo chicken wings contains 205 milligrams dietary cholesterol, a 68% daily value.

Moreover, a single order contains more sodium than the recommended amount for an entire day. Specifically, 8 traditional wings contain 2,920 milligrams of sodium, 620mg more than the 2,300mg daily limit.

  • 365mg sodium in one chicken wing

FAST FOOD CHICKEN NUTRITION REVIEW

Nutrition Facts

Amount per order (% Daily Value)

Red indicates %DV is high.

8 wings

16 wings

Calories

840

1670

Total Fat

58g (74%)

115g (147%)

Saturated Fat

15g (75%)

30g (150%)

Trans Fat

0g

0g

Cholesterol

205mg (68%)

415mg (138%)

Sodium

2920mg (127%)

5840mg (254%)

Carbohydrates

8g (3%)

16g (6%)

Dietary Fiber

1g (4%)

2g (7%)

Total Sugars

3g

6g

Protein

67g

133g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Ingredients and Allergens in Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients provided by Papa John’s for its Roasted Chicken Wings and the Buffalo Dipping Sauce.

Ingredients in roasted chicken:Chicken Wing Sections, Water, and Seasonings. Chicken is fried in Vegetable Oil.

  • Seasonings include salt, dextrose, onion powder, dehydrated chicken broth, canola oil, natural flavors, dehydrated garlic, spices, sodium phosphate, modified food starch, sunflower oil, and spice extracts.

Ingredients in buffalo dipping sauce:Hot Sauce (aged red pepper, vinegar, salt, and garlic), Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Spices, Paprika.

  • Hot Sauce contains aged red pepper, vinegar, salt, and garlic.

Compare the ingredients in Papa John’s chicken to KFC Fried Chicken. Check for preservatives and allergens.

Pile of chicken wings with buffalo sauce and text list of ingredients.

What is Xanthan Gum?

Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide (a long-chain carbohydrate) made from a bacteria through a process of fermentation.

It’s commonly used as a thickener, emulsifier, or stabilizing agent. Xanthan gum can be found in salad dressing, batters and breading, candies, and baked goods. It’s also used in non-food products such as toothpaste and cosmetics.

Allergens

Most foods served at Papa John’s are made fresh to order. There is a likelihood that food is prepared on the same counters, with the same kitchen tools, and/or cooked in the same oil as other foods that may contain gluten, tree nuts, or other common allergens.

All food products at Papa John’s may come into contact with wheat or dairy in the restaurants. In addition, the Buffalo wings may be produced or stored in a facility that processes tree nuts.

Check Papa John’s Allergen Guide for additional information.


Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, allergens and ingredients source: Papa John’s

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