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Papa John's American Hot: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's American Hot on an Original Pan 9" base contains 168 kcal, 4.9g of sugar (1.2 teaspoons) and 1.75g of salt. The pizza is cut into 4 slices. Slice counts by base: original_personal: 4 slices, original_small: 6 slices, original_medium: 8 slices, original_large: 10 slices, thin_medium: 8 slices, stuffed_medium: 8 slices, stuffed_large: 10 slices.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt per slice
Nutrition per slice: Papa John's American Hot
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_personal (4 slices) per slice
168 kcal
1.75g
4.9g
1.2 tsp
10.1g
original_small (6 slices) per slice
195 kcal
1.74g
4.9g
1.2 tsp
10.4g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
213 kcal
1.76g
4.9g
1.2 tsp
10.1g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
233 kcal
1.7g
5g
1.3 tsp
9.9g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
170 kcal
1.92g
4.4g
1.1 tsp
10.7g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
248 kcal
1.74g
4.4g
1.1 tsp
11.3g
stuffed_large (10 slices) per slice
265 kcal
1.92g
4.4g
1.1 tsp
10.7g
Salt highlighted in amber above 20% of adult daily limit (6g), red above 75%. Sugar shown in teaspoons at 4g per teaspoon. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Papa John's American Hot ranges from 168 to 265 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 4-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 19.6g of sugar (4.9 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 4.9g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 4 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's American Hot: adults and children
Papa John's American Hot contains up to 5g of sugar per slice (1.3 teaspoons). Sugar comes mainly from the tomato sauce base and any sweet toppings. The table below shows how 1, 2 and 3 slices compare to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar per slice: Papa John's American Hot (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.2 tsp
2.5 tsp
3.7 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
4.9g 16%
9.8g 33%
14.7g 49%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
4.9g 16%
9.8g 33%
14.7g 49%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
4.9g 16%
9.8g 33%
14.7g 49%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
4.9g 20%
9.8g 41%
14.7g 61%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
4.9g 26%
9.8g 52%
14.7g 77%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Salt in Papa John's American Hot
Papa John's American Hot contains up to 1.92g of salt per slice. The table below shows how 1, 2 and 3 slices compare to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt per slice: Papa John's American Hot (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.75g 29%
3.5g 58%
5.25g 88%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.75g 29%
3.5g 58%
5.25g 88%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.75g 29%
3.5g 58%
5.25g 88%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.75g 35%
3.5g 70%
5.25g 105%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.75g 58%
3.5g 117%
5.25g 175%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's American Hot
Papa John's American Hot ranges from 168 to 265 kcal per slice. The table below shows how 1, 2 and 3 slices compare to daily calorie reference intakes across all age groups.
Calories per slice: Papa John's American Hot (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
168 kcal 8%
336 kcal 17%
504 kcal 25%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
168 kcal 7%
336 kcal 13%
504 kcal 20%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
168 kcal 9%
336 kcal 17%
504 kcal 26%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
168 kcal 11%
336 kcal 22%
504 kcal 32%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
168 kcal 13%
336 kcal 26%
504 kcal 39%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Saturated fat in Papa John's American Hot
The table below shows saturated fat per slice on an Original Pan 9" base compared to daily limits for adults and children.
Saturated fat per slice: Papa John's American Hot (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
3.7g 19%
7.4g 37%
11.1g 55%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
3.7g 12%
7.4g 25%
11.1g 37%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
3.7g 19%
7.4g 37%
11.1g 55%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
3.7g 21%
7.4g 41%
11.1g 62%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
3.7g 23%
7.4g 46%
11.1g 69%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch, dextrose, sulphites and preservative (sodium nitrite) in pepperoni and jalapenos.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Papa John's American Hot is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose, sulphites and preservative (sodium nitrite) in pepperoni and jalapenos. These additives are not found in a home-made equivalent.
Papa John's prepares food in kitchens where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be ruled out for any item.
Frequently asked questions
Per slice, Papa John's American Hot ranges from 168 kcal to 265 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 4.9g of sugar (1.2 teaspoons). A whole 4-slice pizza contains 19.6g of sugar (4.9 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.92g depending on base (32% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 5.76g of salt.
Papa John's American Hot is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose, sulphites and preservative (sodium nitrite) in pepperoni and jalapenos.
Papa John's American Hot contains meat and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites. Papa John's kitchens handle all 14 major allergens so cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
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Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026. NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
