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Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks: calories, sugar and salt per portion
Per stick (approx 55g) of Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks contains 162 kcal, 1.26g of sugar (0.3 teaspoons) and 0.63g 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 Garlic Cheese Sticks
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Per stick (approx 55g)
162 kcal
0.63g
1.26g
0.3 tsp
5.39g
4 sticks (220g)
649 kcal
2.53g
5.06g
1.3 tsp
21.56g
Per 100g: 295 kcal, 13.5g fat (7.2g saturated), 33.5g carbohydrate (2.3g sugar), 9.8g protein, 1.15g salt. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks contains 295 kcal, 13.5g of fat (7.2g saturated), 33.5g of carbohydrate (2.3g sugar), 9.8g of protein and 1.15g of salt per 100g.
Sugar in Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks
Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks contains 2.3g 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 Garlic Cheese Sticks
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per stick (approx 55g)
1.26g 4%
1.26g 4%
1.26g 4%
1.26g 5%
1.26g 7%
Teaspoons
0.3 tsp
4 sticks (220g)
5.06g 17%
5.06g 17%
5.06g 17%
5.06g 21%
5.06g 27%
Teaspoons
1.3 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 Garlic Cheese Sticks
Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks contains 1.15g 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 Garlic Cheese Sticks
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per stick (approx 55g)
0.63g 11%
0.63g 11%
0.63g 11%
0.63g 13%
0.63g 21%
4 sticks (220g)
2.53g 42%
2.53g 42%
2.53g 42%
2.53g 51%
2.53g 84%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks
The table below shows calories per portion compared to daily reference intakes across all age groups.
Calories by portion: Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks
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 stick (approx 55g)
162 kcal 8%
162 kcal 6%
162 kcal 8%
162 kcal 10%
162 kcal 13%
4 sticks (220g)
649 kcal 32%
649 kcal 26%
649 kcal 34%
649 kcal 42%
649 kcal 50%
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 Garlic Cheese Sticks
The table below shows saturated fat per portion compared to daily limits for adults and children.
Saturated fat by portion: Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per stick (approx 55g)
3.96g 20%
3.96g 13%
3.96g 20%
3.96g 22%
3.96g 25%
4 sticks (220g)
15.84g 79%
15.84g 53%
15.84g 79%
15.84g 88%
15.84g 99%
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 Garlic Cheese Sticks ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch and flavourings — 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 Garlic Cheese Sticks is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch 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 stick (approx 55g): 162 kcal. Per 100g: 295 kcal. Adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per stick (approx 55g): 1.26g of sugar (0.3 teaspoons). Per 100g: 2.3g. Adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Per stick (approx 55g): 0.63g of salt (11% of the adult 6g daily limit). Per 100g: 1.15g.
Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch and flavourings — industrial additives.
Papa John's Garlic Cheese Sticks is suitable for vegetarians but is not vegan.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk. 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.
