Double Pepperoni Original Base: calories and sugar by slice, size and age

Papa John's Double Pepperoni (Original Base), whole Original Base pizza with extra mozzarella and double pepperoni in a takeaway pizza box, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts a Large Papa John's Double Pepperoni on Original Base at 134% of an adult’s daily calories, 480% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 12.2 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza? A Large slice is 268 kcal. The whole Large pizza, cut into 10 slices, is 2,685 kcal, with 109g of fat (51g saturated), 49g of sugar and 14g of salt.

On Original Base it comes as Personal (671 kcal, 4 slices), Small (1,440 kcal, 6 slices), Medium (2,026 kcal, 8 slices), Large (2,685 kcal, 10 slices) and XXL (3,613 kcal, 12 slices). The same Large pizza is 2,275 kcal on Authentic Thin Crust, 3,059 kcal on Stuffed Crust, 3,347 kcal on Pepperoni Stuffed Crust, 3,382 kcal on Cheddar Stuffed Crust and 1,553 kcal on Wheat Free Stone Baked (Medium).

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza (Large, per slice / whole pizza)

Energy	268 kcal a slice / 2,685 kcal whole
Fat	11g / 109g
of which saturates	5.1g / 51g
Carbohydrate	30g / 301g
of which sugars	4.9g / 49g
Fibre	2.3g / 23g
Salt	1.4g / 14g
Protein	11g / 113g

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 Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza contains 2,685 kcal, which is 134% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 109g of total fat, of which 51g is saturated, 49g of sugar, 14g of salt, 23g of fibre and 113g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 51g represents 254% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Papa John's publishes a Large pizza weight of 942g, which works out at 285 kcal per 100g.

Calories by size

Every size on Original Base: Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza

Size	Slices	Weight	Per slice	Whole pizza
Personal	4	245g	168 kcal	671 kcal
Small	6	500g	240 kcal	1,440 kcal
Medium	8	701g	253 kcal	2,026 kcal
Large	10	942g	268 kcal	2,685 kcal
XXL	12	1,295g	301 kcal	3,613 kcal

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

Sugar in Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza contains 49g of free sugar (12.2 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 Double Pepperoni 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 20%	4.9g 26%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	49g 163%	49g 163%	49g 163%	49g 204%	49g 258%

Teaspoons: 12.2 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 Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza contains 14g 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 Double Pepperoni 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	1.4g 24%	1.4g 24%	1.4g 24%	1.4g 29%	1.4g 48%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	14g 240%	14g 240%	14g 240%	14g 288%	14g 480%

Calories in Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza contains 2,685 kcal. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Papa John's Double Pepperoni 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	268 kcal 13%	268 kcal 11%	268 kcal 14%	268 kcal 17%	268 kcal 21%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	2,685 kcal 134%	2,685 kcal 107%	2,685 kcal 139%	2,685 kcal 173%	2,685 kcal 208%

Saturated fat in Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza contains 51g 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 Double Pepperoni 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	5.1g 25%	5.1g 17%	5.1g 25%	5.1g 28%	5.1g 32%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	51g 254%	51g 170%	51g 254%	51g 283%	51g 318%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Papa John's Double Pepperoni 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 12.2 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 Double Pepperoni 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 Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza is assembled from 4 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 Double Pepperoni 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.

Extra mozzarella

Allergens: milk.

Double pepperoni

Allergens: none listed.

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 Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza contains wheat and milk.

Allergen information: Papa John's Double Pepperoni 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 Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza?+

Boone calculates that a slice of a Large Papa John's Double Pepperoni on Original Base is 268 kcal and the whole Large pizza is 2,685 kcal, which is 134% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 208% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How many calories are in each size of Double Pepperoni on Original Base?+

On Original Base the Papa John's Double Pepperoni is 671 kcal as a Personal (168 kcal a slice), 1,440 kcal as a Small (240 kcal a slice), 2,026 kcal as a Medium (253 kcal a slice), 2,685 kcal as a Large (268 kcal a slice) and 3,613 kcal as a XXL (301 kcal a slice).

How much sugar is in a Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 49g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 12.2 teaspoons. That is 163% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 258% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 51g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 254% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 170% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 14g of salt, or 1.4g a slice. Boone calculates that as 480% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 240% of an adult’s 6g limit. One slice is 48% of that child’s limit.

How much protein is in a Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 113g of protein, which Boone calculates as 226% of a 50g adult daily target.

Is a Papa John's Double Pepperoni Original Base pizza classed as less healthy?+

Under the government’s 2018 nutrient profiling model a Papa John's Double Pepperoni on Original Base scores 16. 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 Double Pepperoni 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.

Can I get the Double Pepperoni wheat free?+

Yes. Papa John's makes the Double Pepperoni on a Medium wheat-free stone-baked base, 1,553 kcal for the whole pizza. It is made in stores that handle gluten, so Papa John's says it is not suitable for coeliacs.