Papa John’s Epic Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza
The Papa John’s Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza takes the original cheese pizza to a new level. The original dough is stuffed with melted cheese and baked until the exterior crust is golden and crispy.
All of Papa John’s pizzas can be ordered with the Epic Stuffed Crust or you can choose from the Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust, NY Style Crust, Thin Crust or Gluten-Free Crust.
Read this post for a detailed overview about the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the cheese pizza made with stuffed crust.
Calories and Nutrition
A serving size is based on one slice. Nutrition facts vary per slice depending on the size of the pizza and number of slices cut.
Calories
There are 360 Calories in a Papa John’s Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza, based on a single large slice. The highest percentage of calories is from carbohydrates. One slice has 40 grams of carbs, which make up about 46% of the total calories. Fat accounts for 37% of total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.
- Fat: 130 calories
- Carbs: 165 calories
- Protein: 65 calories
- Total: 360 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Sodium
One slice from a large pizza contains 900 milligrams of sodium. That’s nearly 40% of the daily value recommended by the FDA in a single slice of pizza.
Continue reading below for detailed nutrition facts and ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Papa John’s Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the crust, cheese, and pizza sauce.
Crust
Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, and Yeast.
Cheese
Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch, Sugarcane Fiber, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Sodium Citrate.
Pizza Sauce
Fresh Vine-Ripened Tomatoes (packed from vine to can in same day), Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Spices, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Citric Acid (for freshness).
What is Sodium Citrate?
Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It’s a mild alkali that is often used to regulate acidity during the production of certain foods. This additive is also 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.
Sodium citrate acts as an emulsifier to hold the fat and water together, resulting in a smooth melted cheese without lumps or holes. This is why sodium citrate is useful in cheese sauces, fondues, jam, ice cream, and other food.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain sodium citrate include:
Allergens
This cheese pizza is made with ingredients that contain wheat and milk.
Price, Nutrition, Ingredients, Image courtesy of Papa John’s.
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.
