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Papa John's Chicken Poppers: calories, sugar and salt per portion
Per popper (approx 20g) of Papa John's Chicken Poppers contains 44 kcal, 0.12g of sugar (0 teaspoons) and 0.18g 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 Chicken Poppers
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per popper (approx 20g)
44 kcal
0.18g
0.12g
0 tsp
2.96g
5-piece portion (100g)
218 kcal
0.92g
0.6g
0.2 tsp
14.8g
10-piece portion (200g)
436 kcal
1.84g
1.2g
0.3 tsp
29.6g
Per 100g: 218 kcal, 9.8g fat (1.2g saturated), 17.2g carbohydrate (0.6g sugar), 14.8g protein, 0.92g salt. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Papa John's Chicken Poppers contains 218 kcal, 9.8g of fat (1.2g saturated), 17.2g of carbohydrate (0.6g sugar), 14.8g of protein and 0.92g of salt per 100g.
Sugar in Papa John's Chicken Poppers
Papa John's Chicken Poppers contains 0.6g 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 Chicken Poppers
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per popper (approx 20g)
0.12g 0%
0.12g 0%
0.12g 0%
0.12g 1%
0.12g 1%
Teaspoons
0 tsp
5-piece portion (100g)
0.6g 2%
0.6g 2%
0.6g 2%
0.6g 3%
0.6g 3%
Teaspoons
0.2 tsp
10-piece portion (200g)
1.2g 4%
1.2g 4%
1.2g 4%
1.2g 5%
1.2g 6%
Teaspoons
0.3 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 Chicken Poppers
Papa John's Chicken Poppers contains 0.92g 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 Chicken Poppers
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per popper (approx 20g)
0.18g 3%
0.18g 3%
0.18g 3%
0.18g 4%
0.18g 6%
5-piece portion (100g)
0.92g 15%
0.92g 15%
0.92g 15%
0.92g 18%
0.92g 31%
10-piece portion (200g)
1.84g 31%
1.84g 31%
1.84g 31%
1.84g 37%
1.84g 61%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's Chicken Poppers
The table below shows calories per portion compared to daily reference intakes across all age groups.
Calories by portion: Papa John's Chicken Poppers
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 popper (approx 20g)
44 kcal 2%
44 kcal 2%
44 kcal 2%
44 kcal 3%
44 kcal 3%
5-piece portion (100g)
218 kcal 11%
218 kcal 9%
218 kcal 11%
218 kcal 14%
218 kcal 17%
10-piece portion (200g)
436 kcal 22%
436 kcal 17%
436 kcal 23%
436 kcal 28%
436 kcal 34%
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 Chicken Poppers
The table below shows saturated fat per portion compared to daily limits for adults and children.
Saturated fat by portion: Papa John's Chicken Poppers
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per popper (approx 20g)
0.24g 1%
0.24g 1%
0.24g 1%
0.24g 1%
0.24g 2%
5-piece portion (100g)
1.2g 6%
1.2g 4%
1.2g 6%
1.2g 7%
1.2g 8%
10-piece portion (200g)
2.4g 12%
2.4g 8%
2.4g 12%
2.4g 13%
2.4g 15%
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 Chicken Poppers ultra-processed?
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 Chicken Poppers is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, soya, yeast extract, dextrose and flavourings — 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 popper (approx 20g): 44 kcal. Per 100g: 218 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per popper (approx 20g): 0.12g of sugar (0 teaspoons). Per 100g: 0.6g. Adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Per popper (approx 20g): 0.18g of salt (3% of the adult 6g daily limit). Per 100g: 0.92g.
Papa John's Chicken Poppers is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, soya, yeast extract, dextrose and flavourings — industrial additives.
Papa John's Chicken Poppers contains meat and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, 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.
