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Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic on an Original Pan 9" base contains 169 kcal, 6.7g of sugar (1.7 teaspoons) and 1.36g 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.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt per slice
Nutrition per slice: Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_personal (4 slices) per slice
169 kcal
1.36g
6.7g
1.7 tsp
12.9g
original_small (6 slices) per slice
202 kcal
1.3g
7g
1.8 tsp
12g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
219 kcal
1.31g
7g
1.8 tsp
11.9g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
237 kcal
1.3g
6.8g
1.7 tsp
11.9g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
160 kcal
1.31g
7.3g
1.8 tsp
11.7g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
258 kcal
1.34g
6.1g
1.5 tsp
12.9g
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 BBQ Chicken Classic ranges from 160 to 258 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 4-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 26.8g of sugar (6.7 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 6.7g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 3 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic: adults and children
Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic contains up to 7.3g of sugar per slice (1.8 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 BBQ Chicken Classic (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.7 tsp
3.4 tsp
5 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
6.7g 22%
13.4g 45%
20.1g 67%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
6.7g 22%
13.4g 45%
20.1g 67%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
6.7g 22%
13.4g 45%
20.1g 67%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
6.7g 28%
13.4g 56%
20.1g 84%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
6.7g 35%
13.4g 71%
20.1g 106%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Salt in Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic
Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic contains up to 1.36g 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 BBQ Chicken Classic (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.36g 23%
2.72g 45%
4.08g 68%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.36g 23%
2.72g 45%
4.08g 68%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.36g 23%
2.72g 45%
4.08g 68%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.36g 27%
2.72g 54%
4.08g 82%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.36g 45%
2.72g 91%
4.08g 136%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic
Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic ranges from 160 to 258 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 BBQ Chicken Classic (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
169 kcal 8%
338 kcal 17%
507 kcal 25%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
169 kcal 7%
338 kcal 14%
507 kcal 20%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
169 kcal 9%
338 kcal 17%
507 kcal 26%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
169 kcal 11%
338 kcal 22%
507 kcal 33%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
169 kcal 13%
338 kcal 26%
507 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 BBQ Chicken Classic
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 BBQ Chicken Classic (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
2.9g 14%
5.8g 29%
8.7g 43%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
2.9g 10%
5.8g 19%
8.7g 29%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
2.9g 14%
5.8g 29%
8.7g 43%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
2.9g 16%
5.8g 32%
8.7g 48%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
2.9g 18%
5.8g 36%
8.7g 54%
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, smoke flavouring, soya and mustard in the BBQ sauce drizzle and chicken coating.
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 BBQ Chicken Classic is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, smoke flavouring, soya and mustard in the BBQ sauce drizzle and chicken coating. 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 BBQ Chicken Classic ranges from 160 kcal to 258 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 6.7g of sugar (1.7 teaspoons). A whole 4-slice pizza contains 26.8g of sugar (6.7 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.36g depending on base (23% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 4.08g of salt.
Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, smoke flavouring, soya and mustard in the BBQ sauce drizzle and chicken coating.
Papa John's BBQ Chicken Classic contains meat and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Soya, Mustard. 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.
