Papa John’s Garden Fresh Pizza: 280 Calories
This Papa John’s Garden Fresh Pizza is packed with vegetables. The top is covered in fresh green peppers, cut onions, white mushrooms, ripe black olives, and vine-ripened Roma tomatoes. Signature sauce and real cheese mozzarella rounds out the flavors.
Calories and Nutrition
Calories and nutrients are measured and presented per serving. While the serving size is always “1 slice”, the nutrition facts vary because the size of a single slice differs based on the pizza ordered.
For example, the smallest size pizza offered at Papa John’s is the Individual Size. While that little pizza is smaller than the size Small, the calories per serving are the same because the Individual is cut into four slices and the Small is cut into 6 slices.
Calories
There are 280 calories in a single large slice of Garden Fresh Pizza. The majority of calories is from carbs. There are 39 grams of carbs, which make up 55% of the total calories. Fat contributes 28% of the total and the remaining 16% is from protein.
- Fat: 80 calories
- Carbs: 155 calories
- Protein: 45 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
In my opinion, the amount of sodium in a single serving of pizza is high. This is generally true for most fast foods. It’s no different at Papa John’s.
One large slice of Garden Fresh pizza has 680 milligrams of sodium. That is nearly 30% of the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
Nutrition Facts
One serving is measured as one slice of pizza. Calories and nutrition facts will vary based on the size of the pizza as well as the number of slices cut.
The following nutrition facts label is based on one slice from a large Garden Fresh pizza with Papa John’s original crust.
Ingredients and Allergens
Garden Fresh Pizza Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients used in the crust, pizza sauce, cheese, and vegetables for Papa John’s Garden Fresh Pizza.
Pizza Crust
Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Yeast.
Cheese
Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch, Sugarcane Fiber, Whey Protein Concentrate, 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, Citric Acid (for freshness).
Veggies
Green Bell Peppers, White Mushrooms, US #1 Yellow Onions, Ripe Black Olives and Salt, Vine-Ripened Roma Tomatoes.
What is Enriched Flour?
During the production of certain foods such as breads and other baked goods, certain minerals and natural vitamins are stripped away to improve texture or shelf life. For example, the bran and the germ are extracted from the wheat. In an effort to improve the nutritional value, food producers add back vitamins and minerals.
Accordingly, Enriched Flour typically contains Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), and Folic Acid (B9).
Foods that typically contain Enriched Flour include bread, brownies, cake, cookies, crackers, donuts, pasta, and pizza.
Allergens
The garden fresh pizza is made with ingredients that include milk and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts source: 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.
