Papa John’s Cheese Pizza (Epic Stuffed Crust)
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.
One slice of cheese pizza with an epic stuffed crust has 360 calories, 14 grams fat, 40 grams carbohydrates, and 15 grams protein.
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the cheese pizza from Papa John’s.
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.
Calories and Nutrition
A serving size is based on one slice. Nutrition facts vary per slice depending on the size of the pizza, number of slices, and type of crust ordered.
Nutritional information in this guide is based on one serving from an Epic Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza.
An epic stuffed crust pizza is cut into eight slices. One serving is measured as a single slice.
Calories
One serving contains 360 calories.
The highest proportion of calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat accounts for 36% of total calories and the remaining 18% is from protein.
- Fat: 130 calories
- Carbs: 165 calories
- Protein: 65 calories
- Total: 360 calories per serving
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Papa John’s restaurant.
Total Fat
A single measured serving (one slice) of cheese pizza contains 14 grams of total fat, including 8 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat per serving is considered high. For reference, the FDA states that any nutrient with a 20% or greater daily value is considered high.
One slice contains 8 grams of saturated fat, which is a 40% daily value.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
One slice of cheese pizza contains 900 milligrams of sodium. At approximately 40% of the recommended daily value, that is considered high (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Slice
CALORIES
360TOTAL FAT
14g(18%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
40g(15%DV)
PROTEIN
15g| Saturated Fat | 8g (40%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg (12%DV) |
| Sodium | 900mg (39%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (7%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 4g |
%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.
Pizza Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the crust, cheese, and pizza sauce in Papa John’s cheese pizza.
Crust
Ingredients:Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, and 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, 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.
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 and ingredients source: Papa John’s.
