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Papa John's Spicy Sausage: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's Spicy Sausage on an Original Pan 9" base contains 177 kcal, 5.2g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons) and 1.37g of salt. The pizza is cut into 4 slices. Slice counts by base: original_personal: 4 slices, original_small: 6 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 Spicy Sausage
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_personal (4 slices) per slice
177 kcal
1.37g
5.2g
1.3 tsp
11.4g
original_small (6 slices) per slice
213 kcal
1.34g
5.4g
1.4 tsp
11.3g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
228 kcal
1.33g
5.4g
1.4 tsp
11.4g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
255 kcal
1.36g
5.3g
1.3 tsp
11.4g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
169 kcal
1.34g
5.3g
1.3 tsp
11g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
274 kcal
1.36g
4.7g
1.2 tsp
12.5g
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 Spicy Sausage ranges from 169 to 274 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 4-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 20.8g of sugar (5.2 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 5.2g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 4 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's Spicy Sausage: adults and children
Papa John's Spicy Sausage contains up to 5.4g 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 Spicy Sausage (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.3 tsp
2.6 tsp
3.9 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
5.2g 17%
10.4g 35%
15.6g 52%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
5.2g 17%
10.4g 35%
15.6g 52%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
5.2g 17%
10.4g 35%
15.6g 52%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
5.2g 22%
10.4g 43%
15.6g 65%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
5.2g 27%
10.4g 55%
15.6g 82%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Salt in Papa John's Spicy Sausage
Papa John's Spicy Sausage contains up to 1.37g 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 Spicy Sausage (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.37g 23%
2.74g 46%
4.11g 69%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.37g 23%
2.74g 46%
4.11g 69%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.37g 23%
2.74g 46%
4.11g 69%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.37g 27%
2.74g 55%
4.11g 82%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.37g 46%
2.74g 91%
4.11g 137%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's Spicy Sausage
Papa John's Spicy Sausage ranges from 169 to 274 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 Spicy Sausage (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
177 kcal 9%
354 kcal 18%
531 kcal 27%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
177 kcal 7%
354 kcal 14%
531 kcal 21%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
177 kcal 9%
354 kcal 18%
531 kcal 27%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
177 kcal 11%
354 kcal 23%
531 kcal 34%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
177 kcal 14%
354 kcal 27%
531 kcal 41%
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 Spicy Sausage
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 Spicy Sausage (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
4.6g 23%
9.2g 46%
13.8g 69%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
4.6g 15%
9.2g 31%
13.8g 46%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
4.6g 23%
9.2g 46%
13.8g 69%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
4.6g 26%
9.2g 51%
13.8g 77%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
4.6g 29%
9.2g 57%
13.8g 86%
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, dextrose and preservative (sodium nitrite) in pepperoni and sausage.
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 Spicy Sausage is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose and preservative (sodium nitrite) in pepperoni and sausage. These additives are not found in a home-made equivalent.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Original dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni (pork, beef, salt, dextrose, spices, sodium nitrite), Italian sausage (pork, modified starch, salt, spices, mustard), red chilli.
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
Present
Sesame
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites
Not 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 Spicy Sausage ranges from 169 kcal to 274 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 5.2g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons). A whole 4-slice pizza contains 20.8g of sugar (5.2 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.37g depending on base (23% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 4.11g of salt.
Papa John's Spicy Sausage is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose and preservative (sodium nitrite) in pepperoni and sausage.
Papa John's Spicy Sausage contains meat and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk, 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.
