Cheese and Tomato Original Base: calories and sugar by slice, size and age

Papa John's Cheese and Tomato (Original Base), whole Original Base pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella in a takeaway pizza box, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts a Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato on Original Base at 114% of an adult’s daily calories, 346% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 12.3 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza? A Large slice is 229 kcal. The whole Large pizza, cut into 10 slices, is 2,286 kcal, with 68g of fat (33g saturated), 49g of sugar and 10g of salt.

On Original Base it comes as Personal (689 kcal, 4 slices), Small (1,226 kcal, 6 slices), Medium (1,697 kcal, 8 slices), Large (2,286 kcal, 10 slices) and XXL (3,153 kcal, 12 slices). The same Large pizza is 1,720 kcal on Authentic Thin Crust, 2,662 kcal on Stuffed Crust, 2,942 kcal on Pepperoni Stuffed Crust, 2,986 kcal on Cheddar Stuffed Crust and 1,201 kcal on Wheat Free Stone Baked (Medium).

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza (Large, per slice / whole pizza)

Energy	229 kcal a slice / 2,286 kcal whole
Fat	6.8g / 68g
of which saturates	3.3g / 33g
Carbohydrate	31g / 312g
of which sugars	4.9g / 49g
Fibre	2.3g / 23g
Salt	1g / 10g
Protein	9.6g / 96g

Nutrition figures are Papa John's UK published data (October 2026), per slice and per whole Large pizza. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

The whole Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza contains 2,286 kcal, which is 114% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 68g of total fat, of which 33g is saturated, 49g of sugar, 10g of salt, 23g of fibre and 96g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 33g represents 165% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Papa John's publishes a Large pizza weight of 866g, which works out at 264 kcal per 100g.

Calories by size

Every size on Original Base: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Size	Slices	Weight	Per slice	Whole pizza
Personal	4	260g	172 kcal	689 kcal
Small	6	459g	204 kcal	1,226 kcal
Medium	8	638g	212 kcal	1,697 kcal
Large	10	866g	229 kcal	2,286 kcal
XXL	12	1,208g	263 kcal	3,153 kcal

Pick any size in the calculator above. The figures elsewhere on this page are for the Large.

Sugar in Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza contains 49g of free sugar (12.3 teaspoons). High sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
1 slice	4.9g 16%	4.9g 16%	4.9g 16%	4.9g 21%	4.9g 26%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	49g 165%	49g 165%	49g 165%	49g 206%	49g 260%

Teaspoons: 12.3 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Papa John's UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza contains 10g of salt. High salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
1 slice	1g 17%	1g 17%	1g 17%	1g 21%	1g 35%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	10g 173%	10g 173%	10g 173%	10g 208%	10g 346%

Calories in Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza contains 2,286 kcal. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Portion	Adult (female) 2,000 kcal	Adult (male) 2,500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1,936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1,553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1,291 kcal
1 slice	229 kcal 11%	229 kcal 9%	229 kcal 12%	229 kcal 15%	229 kcal 18%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	2,286 kcal 114%	2,286 kcal 91%	2,286 kcal 118%	2,286 kcal 147%	2,286 kcal 177%

Saturated fat in Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza contains 33g of saturated fat. High saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
1 slice	3.3g 16%	3.3g 11%	3.3g 16%	3.3g 18%	3.3g 21%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	33g 165%	33g 110%	33g 165%	33g 183%	33g 206%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

All 49g counts as free sugar. Papa John's does not separate naturally occurring sugar from added sugar, so Boone counts the full figure. Sugars from tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, honey drizzles, dough and added sugar are free sugars; any from whole vegetables, pineapple or cheese would not be, so this may slightly overstate it. That is 12.3 teaspoons.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Boone cannot classify this item, because Papa John's does not publish full ingredient lists for its dough, sauces, cheese or toppings.

NOVA classification is read from an ingredient list. Papa John's names the toppings on each item and the allergens in each component, which is more than many chains publish, but that is not enough to count additives, separate raw ingredients from manufactured ones, or say whether an item is ultra-processed. Boone does not estimate a NOVA group, because a guess presented as a classification would be worse than saying nothing.

Where Papa John's does publish a full list (its wheat-free base, its sourdough base and its vegan Sheese) it is shown in the ingredients section above.

Ingredients

Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza is assembled from 3 components. Papa John's names each topping and the allergens in each component, but it does not publish full ingredient lists for its dough, sauces, cheese or toppings, so Boone cannot count ingredients or additives.

Components: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Original dough base

Papa John's fresh dough, hand-stretched in store. Allergens: wheat (gluten). Full ingredient list not published.

Pizza sauce

Allergens: none listed.

Mozzarella

Allergens: milk.

Toppings and component allergens from the Papa John's UK Allergen and Nutritional Information Guide (valid from 1 October 2026). Recipes change, so always check with the store before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

The Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza contains wheat and milk. Papa John's lists it as suitable for vegetarians.

Allergen information: Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza

Allergen	Status
Wheat	Contains
Rye	Not present
Barley	Not present
Oats	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	Not present
Milk	Contains
Eggs	Not present
Fish and shellfish	Not present
Molluscs	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Sulphites	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Tree nuts	Not present

Contains = declared by Papa John's as an ingredient allergen. May contain traces = Papa John's or its supplier flags a risk of cross contact. Papa John's makes food by hand in stores that handle milk and wheat, and all pizzas and many sides pass through shared ovens and equipment, so it cannot guarantee any item is free from any allergen, including its wheat-free base, which is not suitable for coeliacs. From the Papa John's UK Allergen and Nutritional Information Guide (valid from 1 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza?+

Boone calculates that a slice of a Large Papa John's Cheese and Tomato on Original Base is 229 kcal and the whole Large pizza is 2,286 kcal, which is 114% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 177% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How many calories are in each size of Cheese and Tomato on Original Base?+

On Original Base the Papa John's Cheese and Tomato is 689 kcal as a Personal (172 kcal a slice), 1,226 kcal as a Small (204 kcal a slice), 1,697 kcal as a Medium (212 kcal a slice), 2,286 kcal as a Large (229 kcal a slice) and 3,153 kcal as a XXL (263 kcal a slice).

How much sugar is in a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 49g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 12.3 teaspoons. That is 165% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 260% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 33g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 165% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 110% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 10g of salt, or 1g a slice. Boone calculates that as 346% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 173% of an adult’s 6g limit. One slice is 35% of that child’s limit.

How much protein is in a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 96g of protein, which Boone calculates as 192% of a 50g adult daily target.

Is a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato Original Base pizza classed as less healthy?+

Under the government’s 2018 nutrient profiling model a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato on Original Base scores 14. The model classes a food scoring 4 or more as less healthy, so this item would be. The 2018 model is published but not yet used for advertising rules. Papa John's does not publish fruit, vegetable, nut or seed content, so Boone scores that component as zero.

Is a Papa John's Cheese and Tomato pizza ultra-processed?+

Papa John's names the toppings and allergens on each pizza but does not publish full ingredient lists for its dough, sauces, cheese or toppings, and UK law does not require it to for food made to order. Boone therefore cannot assign a NOVA group to this pizza.

Is the Papa John's Cheese and Tomato vegetarian?+

Papa John's lists the Cheese and Tomato as suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.

Can I get the Cheese and Tomato wheat free?+

Yes. Papa John's makes the Cheese and Tomato on a Medium wheat-free stone-baked base, 1,201 kcal for the whole pizza. It is made in stores that handle gluten, so Papa John's says it is not suitable for coeliacs.