Papa John's The Meats Pizza (Large Original Crust)

Papa John’s The Meats Pizza is packed with pepperoni, sausage, beef, hickory-smoked bacon, and Canadian bacon. The pizza is also topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.

One slice from a size large pizza contains 380 calories, 17 grams fat, 38 grams carbohydrates, and 15 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition, ingredients, and allergens in The Meats pizza from Papa John’s.

Nutrition Facts Overview

Calories

A size large pizza offers 8 even slices with 380 calories in each slice.

About 41% of total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates also contribute about 41% while the remaining 18% of total calories are from protein.

Fat: 155 calories
Carbs: 155 calories
Protein: 70 calories
Total: 380 calories per large slice

Calories

fat

41%

carbohydrates

41%

Protein

18%

Summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Papa John’s.

Calories per Slice Vary by Pizza Size

While one serving is measured as a single slice across all pizza sizes, total calories per slice differ. The reason is two-fold: the overall pizza size and the number of slices cut.

For example, an individual pizza is cut into four slices while a small pizza at Papa John’s is cut into six slices. So while the whole individual-sized pizza is smaller, calories per serving is higher than the small pizza.

Pizza Size	Slices per Pizza	Calories per Slice
Individual	4 slices	260
Small	6 slices	250
Medium	8 slices	260
Large	8 slices	380
Extra Large	10 slices	410

Total Fat

One large slice serving of The Meats pizza contains 17 grams of total fat, including 7 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

155 calories from total fat
41% of total calories per serving
65 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

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Sodium

The amount of sodium in a slice of The Meats pizza is high. This is not surprising given that the toppings consist primarily of cured meat.

One slice form a large, original crust pizza contains 1,040 milligrams of sodium.

The FDA recommends an individual who consumes 2,000 calories per day consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium in total. Two slices of this pizza contains 2,080 milligrams, approximately 90% of the daily recommended limit.

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Large Slice

CALORIES

380

TOTAL FAT

17g

(22%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

38g

(14%DV)

PROTEIN

15g

Saturated Fat	7g (35%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	45mg (15%DV)

Sodium	1040mg (45%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.

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The Meats Ingredients and Allergens

Papa John’s The Meats Pizza is packed with high-quality meats, including pepperoni, sausage, beef, hickory-smoked bacon, and Canadian bacon. The pizza is also topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

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.
Pepperoni: Pork, Beef, Salt, Spices, Natural Flavoring, Dextrose, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Oleoresin of Paprika, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Nitrite.
Sausage: Pork, Water, Seasoning, Salt.
Beef: Beef, Seasoning, Water.
Hickory-Smoked Bacon: Bacon Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate.
Canadian Bacon: Pork Sirloin Cured With Water, Sugar, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate, Natural Smoke Flavor.
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).

What is Sodium Nitrate?

Sodium nitrate is a type of curing salt through a process of neutralizing nitric acid with sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, or sodium hydroxide.

Nitrate slowly breaks down into nitrite, which acts as a color stabilizer.

Sodium nitrate is commonly used as an antioxidant in processed meats, including bacon, ham, deli meats, and hot dogs.

The additive preserves and extends the shelf life of foods. It is typically used in combination with Sodium Erythorbate, which reduces the curing time and accelerates the process of stabilizing the red pigment and flavor in bacon, ham and other cured meats.

The bacon used in TacoTime’s Breakfast Quesadilla also contains Sodium Nitrate.

Allergens

The Meats pizza from Papa John’s is made with ingredients that contain milk and wheat.

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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, ingredients, and allergens source: Papa John’s