Papa John’s Original Crust Cheese Pizza (Small)
A popular choice amongst guests at Papa John’s pizzeria, the cheese pizza is made with a special sauce and topped with real mozzarella.
One slice from a small pizza contains 180 calories, 6 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 7 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, including calories, ingredients, and allergens in Papa John’s Cheese Pizza.
Cheese Pizza Nutritional Information
Serving Size
A single serving size of pizza at Papa John’s is based on one slice. The nutritional value of pizzas with the same crust and toppings will vary based on overall size of pizza as well as the number of slices.
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 Small Pizza that is cut into 6 slices.
Calories
Each slice from a small Papa John’s Cheese pizza has 180 calories.
Over half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat makes up 28% of the total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.
- Fat: 50 calories
- Carbs: 100 calories
- Protein: 30 calories
- Total: 180 calories per slice
Papa John’s size small pizzas are cut into six slices. At 180 calories per slice, the entire cheese pizza contains 1,080 calories.
The summary above of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Papa John’s pizzeria restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the pizza is prepared or cut.
Total Fat
One serving – a single slice – contains 6 grams of total fat, including 2.5 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
The entire small cheese pizza contains 300+ calories from dietary fat.
Sodium
Each slice from a small pizza contains 440 milligrams of sodium. With a daily value of 19%, that amount of sodium per serving is just shy of the 20% DV threshold that would be considered high.
Here is a summary of the nutritional information for a small Papa John’s Original Crust Cheese pizza.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Slice from Small Pizza
CALORIES
180TOTAL FAT
6g(8%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
25g(9%DV)
PROTEIN
7g| Saturated Fat | 2.5g (13%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 15mg (5%DV) |
| Sodium | 440mg (19%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.
Cheese Pizza Ingredients
This Papa John’s 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).
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 many different menu items are prepared and served at Papa John’s restaurants. During the process of making a pizza (or another meal), 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