Papa John’s Traditional Buffalo Wings
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:
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Papa John’s Buffalo Wings.
Buffalo Wings Nutritional Information
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.
Daily Value
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
Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
8 Wings |
16 Wings |
24 Wings | |
|
Saturated Fat |
75% |
150% |
225% |
|
Sodium |
127% |
254% |
381% |
|
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.
Review the chart below for the number of calories, by macronutrient in each order size.
Calories by Macronutrient
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8 pieces |
16 pieces |
24 pieces |
% 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.
Buffalo Wings
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Papa John’s pizzeria. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the wings are prepared.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving (% Daily Value)
|
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.
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
Total Fat
|
8 Wings |
16 Wings | |
|
Amount of Total Fat |
58g |
115g |
|
Recommended Daily Limit* |
78g |
78g |
|
Daily Value |
74% |
147% |
Saturated Fat
|
8 Wings |
16 Wings | |
|
Amount of Saturated Fat |
15g |
30g |
|
Recommended Daily Limit* |
20g |
20g |
|
Daily Value |
75% |
150% |
*Based on 2,000 calorie diet
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.
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Ingredients and Allergens in Buffalo Wings
Here is the list of ingredients provided by Papa John’s for its Roasted Chicken Wings and the Buffalo Dipping Sauce.
Ingredients
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Roasted Chicken |
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Chicken Wing Sections, Water, Seasonings. Chicken is fried in Vegetable Oil. |
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Buffalo Dipping Sauce |
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Hot Sauce (aged red pepper, vinegar, salt, and garlic), Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Spices, Paprika |
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.
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