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Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion on an Original Pan 9" base contains 149 kcal, 5.6g of sugar (1.4 teaspoons) and 1.29g of salt. The pizza is cut into 4 slices. Slice counts by base: original_personal: 4 slices, original_medium: 8 slices, original_large: 10 slices, thin_medium: 8 slices, stuffed_medium: 8 slices.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt per slice
Nutrition per slice: Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_personal (4 slices) per slice
149 kcal
1.29g
5.6g
1.4 tsp
9.4g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
207 kcal
1.3g
5.5g
1.4 tsp
9.3g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
223 kcal
1.29g
5.5g
1.4 tsp
9.3g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
147 kcal
1.3g
5.5g
1.4 tsp
8.3g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
245 kcal
1.34g
4.9g
1.2 tsp
10.6g
Salt highlighted in amber above 20% of adult daily limit (6g), red above 75%. Sugar shown in teaspoons at 4g per teaspoon. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion ranges from 147 to 245 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 4-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 22.4g of sugar (5.6 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 5.6g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 4 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion: adults and children
Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion contains up to 5.6g of sugar per slice (1.4 teaspoons). Sugar comes mainly from the tomato sauce base and any sweet toppings. The table below shows how 1, 2 and 3 slices compare to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar per slice: Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.4 tsp
2.8 tsp
4.2 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
5.6g 19%
11.2g 37%
16.8g 56%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
5.6g 19%
11.2g 37%
16.8g 56%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
5.6g 19%
11.2g 37%
16.8g 56%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
5.6g 23%
11.2g 47%
16.8g 70%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
5.6g 29%
11.2g 59%
16.8g 88%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Salt in Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion
Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion contains up to 1.34g of salt per slice. The table below shows how 1, 2 and 3 slices compare to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt per slice: Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.29g 22%
2.58g 43%
3.87g 65%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.29g 22%
2.58g 43%
3.87g 65%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.29g 22%
2.58g 43%
3.87g 65%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.29g 26%
2.58g 52%
3.87g 77%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.29g 43%
2.58g 86%
3.87g 129%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion
Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion ranges from 147 to 245 kcal per slice. The table below shows how 1, 2 and 3 slices compare to daily calorie reference intakes across all age groups.
Calories per slice: Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
149 kcal 7%
298 kcal 15%
447 kcal 22%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
149 kcal 6%
298 kcal 12%
447 kcal 18%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
149 kcal 8%
298 kcal 15%
447 kcal 23%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
149 kcal 10%
298 kcal 19%
447 kcal 29%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
149 kcal 12%
298 kcal 23%
447 kcal 35%
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 Hot Pepper Passion
The table below shows saturated fat per slice on an Original Pan 9" base compared to daily limits for adults and children.
Saturated fat per slice: Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
2.9g 14%
5.8g 29%
8.7g 43%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
2.9g 10%
5.8g 19%
8.7g 29%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
2.9g 14%
5.8g 29%
8.7g 43%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
2.9g 16%
5.8g 32%
8.7g 48%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
2.9g 18%
5.8g 36%
8.7g 54%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains modified starch, sulphites 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 Hot Pepper Passion is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, sulphites and flavourings — industrial additives. These additives are not found in a home-made equivalent.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Original dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, green peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers (peppers, water, salt, vinegar, sulphur dioxide), red chillies.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Papa John's
Wheat / Gluten
Present
Milk
Present
Egg
Not present
Soya
Not present
Peanuts
Not present
Tree Nuts
Not present
Fish
Not present
Shellfish
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Present
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 slice, Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion ranges from 147 kcal to 245 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 5.6g of sugar (1.4 teaspoons). A whole 4-slice pizza contains 22.4g of sugar (5.6 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.34g depending on base (22% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 4.02g of salt.
Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, sulphites and flavourings — industrial additives.
Papa John's Hot Pepper Passion is suitable for vegetarians but is not vegan.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites. 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.
