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Papa John's BBQ Sauce: calories, sugar and salt per portion
Per pot (28g) of Papa John's BBQ Sauce contains 40 kcal, 6.86g of sugar (1.7 teaspoons) and 0.29g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Papa John's BBQ Sauce
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per pot (28g)
40 kcal
0.29g
6.86g
1.7 tsp
0.28g
Per 100g: 142 kcal, 0.5g fat (0.1g saturated), 33.2g carbohydrate (24.5g sugar), 1g protein, 1.02g salt. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Papa John's BBQ Sauce contains 142 kcal, 0.5g of fat (0.1g saturated), 33.2g of carbohydrate (24.5g sugar), 1g of protein and 1.02g of salt per 100g.
Sugar in Papa John's BBQ Sauce
Papa John's BBQ Sauce contains 24.5g of sugar per 100g. The table below shows how each portion compares to daily free sugar limits for adults and children.
Sugar by portion: Papa John's BBQ Sauce
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per pot (28g)
6.86g 23%
6.86g 23%
6.86g 23%
6.86g 29%
6.86g 36%
Teaspoons
1.7 tsp
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 Sauce
Papa John's BBQ Sauce contains 1.02g of salt per 100g. The table below shows how each portion compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Papa John's BBQ Sauce
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per pot (28g)
0.29g 5%
0.29g 5%
0.29g 5%
0.29g 6%
0.29g 10%
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 Sauce
The table below shows calories per portion compared to daily reference intakes across all age groups.
Calories by portion: Papa John's BBQ Sauce
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per pot (28g)
40 kcal 2%
40 kcal 2%
40 kcal 2%
40 kcal 3%
40 kcal 3%
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 Sauce
The table below shows saturated fat per portion compared to daily limits for adults and children.
Saturated fat by portion: Papa John's BBQ Sauce
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per pot (28g)
0.03g 0%
0.03g 0%
0.03g 0%
0.03g 0%
0.03g 0%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
UPF classification: is Papa John's BBQ Sauce ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch and smoke flavouring — industrial additives.
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 Sauce is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch and smoke flavouring — industrial additives.
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 pot (28g): 40 kcal. Per 100g: 142 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per pot (28g): 6.86g of sugar (1.7 teaspoons). Per 100g: 24.5g. Adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Per pot (28g): 0.29g of salt (5% of the adult 6g daily limit). Per 100g: 1.02g.
Papa John's BBQ Sauce is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch and smoke flavouring — industrial additives.
Papa John's BBQ Sauce is suitable for vegans.
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.
