Papa John's Pepperoni Pizza Original Crust (Large)

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

Read this guide for a comprehensive overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Papa John’s 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 that is cut into 8 slices.

Calories

Each serving contains 320 Calories.

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.

Fat: 120 calories
Carbs: 150 calories
Protein: 50 calories
Total: 320 calories per slice

Calories

fat

38%

carbohydrates

47%

Protein

16%

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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Total Fat

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

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

Based on that general guidance, the amount of saturated fat in the pepperoni pizza is considered high. One serving has a 30% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

120 calories from total fat
38% of total calories
55 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

Sodium

Likewise, the amount of sodium per serving is considered high. Each slice contains 810 milligrams of sodium, which is a 35% DV.

With 810mg sodium per slice and 8 slices per large pizza, a whole pepperoni pizza has 6,480 milligrams of sodium.

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

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Slice (Large Pizza)

CALORIES

320

TOTAL FAT

13g

(17%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

38g

(14%DV)

PROTEIN

12g

Saturated Fat	6g (30%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	30mg (10%DV)
Sodium	810mg (35%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.

810mg sodium per serving (35% DV)

Pepperoni Pizza Ingredients

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients in Papa John’s pepperoni pizza.

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, Sodium Citrate.

Pepperoni

Ingredients:Pork, Beef, Salt, Spices, Natural Flavoring, Dextrose, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Oleoresin of Paprika, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Nitrite.

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).

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What is Lactic Acid Starter Culture?

Also known as lactic acid bacteria, a lactic acid starter culture (used in the pepperoni) is a living microorganism that consumes sugar in food and produces lactic acid.

Lactic acid bacteria and coagulase-negative staphylococci may be used as starter cultures. Certain yeasts and molds may also be used.

It’s used in cured meats to promote fermentation and to protect the food from becoming contaminated with pathogens. Starters may also be used to shorten ripening times.

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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.

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

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.

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Papa John’s Pepperoni Pizza Original Crust (Large)