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Papa John's The Hot Hog: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's The Hot Hog on an Original Pan 9" base contains 228 kcal, 6.7g of sugar (1.7 teaspoons) and 1.52g of salt. The pizza is cut into 6 slices. Slice counts by base: 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 The Hot Hog
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_small (6 slices) per slice
228 kcal
1.52g
6.7g
1.7 tsp
11g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
256 kcal
1.58g
6.5g
1.6 tsp
11.5g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
275 kcal
1.55g
6.6g
1.7 tsp
11.2g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
197 kcal
1.66g
6.8g
1.7 tsp
11.1g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
295 kcal
1.58g
5.8g
1.5 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 The Hot Hog ranges from 197 to 295 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 6-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 40.2g of sugar (10.1 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 6.7g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 3 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's The Hot Hog: adults and children
Papa John's The Hot Hog contains up to 6.8g of sugar per slice (1.7 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 The Hot Hog (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.7 tsp
3.4 tsp
5 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
6.7g 22%
13.4g 45%
20.1g 67%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
6.7g 22%
13.4g 45%
20.1g 67%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
6.7g 22%
13.4g 45%
20.1g 67%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
6.7g 28%
13.4g 56%
20.1g 84%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
6.7g 35%
13.4g 71%
20.1g 106%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Salt in Papa John's The Hot Hog
Papa John's The Hot Hog contains up to 1.66g 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 The Hot Hog (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.52g 25%
3.04g 51%
4.56g 76%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.52g 25%
3.04g 51%
4.56g 76%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.52g 25%
3.04g 51%
4.56g 76%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.52g 30%
3.04g 61%
4.56g 91%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.52g 51%
3.04g 101%
4.56g 152%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake. Source: Papa John's Dine-In Allergens and Nutrition PDF, May 2026.
Calories in Papa John's The Hot Hog
Papa John's The Hot Hog ranges from 197 to 295 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 The Hot Hog (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
228 kcal 11%
456 kcal 23%
684 kcal 34%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
228 kcal 9%
456 kcal 18%
684 kcal 27%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
228 kcal 12%
456 kcal 24%
684 kcal 35%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
228 kcal 15%
456 kcal 29%
684 kcal 44%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
228 kcal 18%
456 kcal 35%
684 kcal 53%
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 The Hot Hog
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 The Hot Hog (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
4.2g 21%
8.4g 42%
12.6g 63%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
4.2g 14%
8.4g 28%
12.6g 42%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
4.2g 21%
8.4g 42%
12.6g 63%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
4.2g 23%
8.4g 47%
12.6g 70%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
4.2g 26%
8.4g 53%
12.6g 79%
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 salami and pepperoni, plus flavourings in the hot honey drizzle.
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 The Hot Hog is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose and preservative (sodium nitrite) in salami and pepperoni, plus flavourings in the hot honey drizzle. These additives are not found in a home-made equivalent.
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 The Hot Hog ranges from 197 kcal to 295 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 6.7g of sugar (1.7 teaspoons). A whole 6-slice pizza contains 40.2g of sugar (10.1 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.66g depending on base (28% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 4.98g of salt.
Papa John's The Hot Hog is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose and preservative (sodium nitrite) in salami and pepperoni, plus flavourings in the hot honey drizzle.
Papa John's The Hot Hog contains meat and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
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.
