Papa John’s Cheese Pizza Original Crust (Large)
The cheese pizza may be one of the most popular menu items at Papa John’s. It’s made with the restaurant’s special sauce and topped with real mozzarella.
A single serving, measured as one slice from a large pizza, contains 290 calories, 10 grams fat, 38 grams carbohydrates, and 11 grams protein.
Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Papa John’s Cheese Pizza.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Reference to percentage daily value (% DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient per serving contributes to a 2,000 calorie diet.
Unless otherwise noted, the nutritional information in this guide is based on one slice of Original Crust Cheese Pizza from a Large Pizza that is cut into 8 slices.
Calories
A large slice of Papa John’s Cheese pizza has 290 calories.
More than half of the calories are from carbohydrates. Dietary fat makes up 31% of the total calories and the remaining 16% is from protein.
- Fat: 90 calories
- Carbs: 155 calories
- Protein: 45 calories
- Total: 290 calories per slice
Papa John’s large pizzas are cut into eight slices. At 290 calories per slice, the entire large cheese pizza contains 2,320 calories.
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Papa John’s restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the pizza is prepared.
Total Fat
One serving contains 10 grams of total fat, including 4.5 grams of saturated fat. As a reminder, that is per slice.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
A whole large cheese pizza contains 80 grams of total fat. That means the entire pie has 720 calories from fat.
Sodium
Each slice from a large pizza contains 710 milligrams of sodium. With a daily value of 31%, that amount of sodium per serving is considered high.
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for Papa John’s Original Crust Cheese pizza.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Slice from Large Pizza
CALORIES
290TOTAL FAT
10g(13%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
38g(14%DV)
PROTEIN
2g| Saturated Fat | 4.5g (23%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 25mg (8%DV) |
| Sodium | 710mg (31%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (7%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 5g |
%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.
Cheese Pizza Ingredients
This pizza is topped with real cheese made from mozzarella and a signature sauce.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for the crust, pizza sauce, and cheese.
Original Crust
Ingredients:Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Yeast.
Cheese
Ingredients:Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch, Sugarcane Fiber, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Sodium Citrate.
Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:Fresh Vine-Ripened Tomatoes (packed from vine to can in same day), Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Spices, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Citric Acid (for freshness).
What is Sodium Citrate?
Sodium citrate is the trisodium salt of citric acid. It’s a mild alkali that is often used to regulate acidity during the production of certain foods. It’s also used as an emulsifier.
What we have learned through our research is that sodium citrate is an additive used as an emulsifier for oils. For example, it prevents cheese from becoming greasy when melted.
The reason it works is because the sodium acts as a substitute for the calcium that would otherwise help the cheese proteins bind. When cheese is heated, proteins separate.
As an emulsifier, sodium citrate holds the fat and water together. That results in a smooth melted cheese without lumps or holes. You can also think of it as an anticoagulant.
Sodium citrate is useful in cheese sauces, fondues, jam, ice cream, and other food.
Allergens
The cheese pizza at Papa John’s is made with milk and wheat. Other allergens will vary depending on the type crust ordered.
Remember that Papa John’s restaurants do serve many different menu items. Any time a pizza or other meal is made, it may come into contact with other ingredients such as wheat or soy.
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
