Papa John’s Buffalo Wings (8 Wings): 840 Calories
Papa John’s Buffalo Wings are baked in the oven until crisp and juicy, then tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce. Select from a variety of dipping sauces such as the popular Ranch or Cheese sauces.
Wings can be ordered in various quantities, from 8 wings to a platter of 50.
An order of 8 Buffalo Wings has 840 calories, 58 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates, and 67 grams of protein.
Continue reading below for detailed nutrition facts and ingredients in Papa John’s Buffalo Wings.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Nutritional information is based on a single serving measured as an order of eight chicken wings.
Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Papa John’s chicken wings may be ordered in various quantities. The nutritional information in this guide is based on an order of 8 Bone-In Buffalo Wings.
Calories
There are 840 calories in an order of 8 Papa John’s Buffalo Wings.
More than 60% of the total calories is derived from 58 grams of dietary fat. Protein contributes 33% of total calories and the remaining 5% is from carbohydrates.
- Fat: 520 calories
- Carbs: 40 calories
- Protein: 275 calories
- Total: 840 calories per serving
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Papa John’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the wings are prepared.
Total Calories by Order Size
Naturally, for any given food item, all else being equal, the total calories will increase as the size, weight, or quantity increases.
Here is a quick summary of the total calories based on the number of buffalo chicken wings in your order.
Based on the above, there are approximately 105 calories in one Chicken Wing.
Total Fat
Each serving of eight bone-in buffalo wings has 58 grams of total fat, including 15 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
For reference, the FDA suggests that a nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value per serving is considered high. The amount of total fat and saturated fat in Papa John’s chicken wings exceeds that threshold with a daily value of approximately 75%.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Cholesterol and Sodium
One order of 8 wings has 205 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, a 66% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
A single order exceeds the recommended daily intake of sodium. Specifically, 8 wings contains 2,920 milligrams of sodium.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size Order of 8 Buffalo Wings (374g)
CALORIES
840TOTAL FAT
58g(74%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
8g(3%DV)
PROTEIN
67g| Saturated Fat | 15g (75%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 205mg (68%DV) |
| Sodium | 2920mg (127%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Buffalo Wings Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients provided by Papa John’s for its Roasted Chicken Wings and the Buffalo Dipping Sauce.
Roasted Chicken Wings Ingredients:Chicken Wing Sections, Water, and Seasonings. Chicken is fried in Vegetable Oil.
Buffalo Dipping Sauce:Hot Sauce (aged red pepper, vinegar, salt, and garlic), Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Spices, Paprika.
What are Sodium Phosphates?
Sodium Phosphate is a generic term referring to any variety of salts of sodium and phosphoric acid. Food producers use the additive as a buffering salt to regulate acid.
It’s frequently used in processed meats to improve flavor, maintain freshness and moistness, and enhance the shelf life of food products.
Other fast food items made with sodium phosphates include:
Allergens
The food at Papa John’s is, generally speaking, 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.
You should check the restaurant’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
