Papa John’s Pepperoni Pizza (Original Crust)

A Pepperoni Pizza from Papa John’s is smothered in a signature sauce and covered in real mozzarella cheese and lots of pepperoni.

One slice from a large pepperoni pizza has 320 calories, 13 grams of fat, 38 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of protein.

Read this report for a comprehensive overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Papa John’s Pepperoni Pizza.

Pepperoni Pizza Nutritional Information

Unless otherwise noted, the nutritional information in this guide is based on a single serving measured as one slice from a Large original crust pepperoni pizza cut into 8 slices.

Daily Value

Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in a slice of pizza, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.

Review the chart below, which shows that Papa John’s pepperoni pizza is high in saturated fat.

Serving size: 1 Large Slice

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

30%

Sodium

35%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 320 calories in each slice of Papa John’s large pepperoni pizza.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 120 calories from fat
  • 150 calories from total carbs
  • 50 calories from protein

The highest proportion of the total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat makes up 38% of the total calories, and the remaining 16% is from protein.

Pepperoni Pizza

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
38%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
47%
CALORIES FROM Protein
16%

The amount of calories per macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Papa John’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the pizza is prepared.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 320 CALORIES

  • Run 30 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Golf (carry clubs) 50 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Calories Vary by Size Pizza

One serving is measured as a single slice.  The calories and nutrition per slice will vary based on the size of the pizza and the number of slices cut.

Here is a quick summary of the total calories per slice from each size pizza available at Papa John’s pizzeria.

  • One slice from an individual sized (Pizza for One) pepperoni pizza has 220 calories
  • One slice from a small pepperoni pizza has 210 calories
  • One slice from a medium pepperoni pizza has 230 calories
  • One slice from a large pepperoni pizza has 320 calories
  • One slice from an extra large pepperoni pizza has 330 calories

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Nutrition Facts

Here is the nutrition facts label for Papa John’s Original Crust Pepperoni Pizza.

Amount per 1 Large Slice

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

320

%DV

Total Fat

13g

17%

Saturated Fat

6g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

30mg

10%

Sodium

810mg

Carbohydrates

38g

14%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

12g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

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Total Fat

There are 13 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat in each serving.

The amount of saturated fat is high with a 30% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

For your reference, U.S. FDA states that a nutrient with 20% or greater daily value (% DV) per serving is considered high.

Brief Definitions of Select Ingredients

  • Dextrose, a type of sugar nearly identical to glucose usually derived from corn or wheat, is often used as an artificial sweetener or preservative.
  • Lactic Acid Starter is an organic acid that aids in the fermentation process and is generally used to maintain flavor.
  • Oleoresin of Paprika is a natural extract of paprika used as an ingredient to add color and flavor.
  • Sodium Citrate, a trisodium salt of citric acid, is often used as a flavoring agent and anticoagulant.
  • Sodium Nitrite is an inorganic water soluble compound commonly used as a preservative in cured meat products.
  • Xanthan Gum (listed here for the gluten-free crust) is a polysaccharide used in the food industry as an emulsifier, thickening agent, and stabilizer.

Allergens

The original crust pepperoni pizza at Papa John’s is made with ingredients that contain milk and wheat.

Pepperoni pizza with text listing ingredients used at Papa John's pizzeria.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: Papa John’s

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