The Meat Eater Original Base: calories and sugar by slice, size and age

Papa John's The Meat Eater (Original Base), whole Original Base pizza with pepperoni, ham, chicken, pork sausage and spicy beef in a takeaway pizza box, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts a Large Papa John's The Meat Eater on Original Base at 135% of an adult’s daily calories, 487% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 12.6 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza? A Large slice is 270 kcal. The whole Large pizza, cut into 10 slices, is 2,699 kcal, with 93g of fat (41g saturated), 50g of sugar and 15g of salt.

On Original Base it comes as Small (1,349 kcal, 6 slices), Medium (1,966 kcal, 8 slices), Large (2,699 kcal, 10 slices) and XXL (3,791 kcal, 12 slices). The same Large pizza is 2,153 kcal on Authentic Thin Crust, 3,065 kcal on Stuffed Crust and 3,350 kcal on Pepperoni Stuffed Crust.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza (Large, per slice / whole pizza)

Energy	270 kcal a slice / 2,699 kcal whole
Fat	9.3g / 93g
of which saturates	4.1g / 41g
Carbohydrate	32g / 316g
of which sugars	5g / 50g
Fibre	2.4g / 24g
Salt	1.5g / 15g
Protein	14g / 138g

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 The Meat Eater Original Base pizza contains 2,699 kcal, which is 135% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 93g of total fat, of which 41g is saturated, 50g of sugar, 15g of salt, 24g of fibre and 138g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 41g represents 206% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Papa John's publishes a Large pizza weight of 1,007g, which works out at 268 kcal per 100g.

Calories by size

Every size on Original Base: Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

Size	Slices	Weight	Per slice	Whole pizza
Small	6	507g	225 kcal	1,349 kcal
Medium	8	731g	246 kcal	1,966 kcal
Large	10	1,007g	270 kcal	2,699 kcal
XXL	12	1,425g	316 kcal	3,791 kcal

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

Sugar in Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza contains 50g of free sugar (12.6 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 The Meat Eater 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	5g 17%	5g 17%	5g 17%	5g 21%	5g 26%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	50g 168%	50g 168%	50g 168%	50g 210%	50g 265%

Teaspoons: 12.6 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 The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza contains 15g 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 The Meat Eater 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	1.5g 24%	1.5g 24%	1.5g 24%	1.5g 29%	1.5g 49%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	15g 243%	15g 243%	15g 243%	15g 292%	15g 487%

Calories in Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza contains 2,699 kcal. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Papa John's The Meat Eater 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	270 kcal 13%	270 kcal 11%	270 kcal 14%	270 kcal 17%	270 kcal 21%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	2,699 kcal 135%	2,699 kcal 108%	2,699 kcal 139%	2,699 kcal 174%	2,699 kcal 209%

Saturated fat in Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

The whole Large Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza contains 41g 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 The Meat Eater 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	4.1g 21%	4.1g 14%	4.1g 21%	4.1g 23%	4.1g 26%
Whole Large pizza (10 slices)	41g 206%	41g 138%	41g 206%	41g 229%	41g 258%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

All 50g 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 12.6 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 The Meat Eater 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 The Meat Eater Original Base pizza is assembled from 8 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 The Meat Eater 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.

Mozzarella

Allergens: milk.

Pepperoni

Allergens: none listed.

Ham

Allergens: none listed.

Chicken

Allergens: wheat, soya, mustard.

Pork sausage

Allergens: mustard.

Spicy beef

Allergens: wheat, milk.

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 The Meat Eater Original Base pizza contains wheat, soya, mustard and milk.

Allergen information: Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza

Allergen	Status
Wheat	Contains
Rye	Not present
Barley	Not present
Oats	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	Contains
Milk	Contains
Eggs	Not present
Fish and shellfish	Not present
Molluscs	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Contains
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 The Meat Eater Original Base pizza?+

Boone calculates that a slice of a Large Papa John's The Meat Eater on Original Base is 270 kcal and the whole Large pizza is 2,699 kcal, which is 135% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 209% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How many calories are in each size of The Meat Eater on Original Base?+

On Original Base the Papa John's The Meat Eater is 1,349 kcal as a Small (225 kcal a slice), 1,966 kcal as a Medium (246 kcal a slice), 2,699 kcal as a Large (270 kcal a slice) and 3,791 kcal as a XXL (316 kcal a slice).

How much sugar is in a Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 50g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 12.6 teaspoons. That is 168% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 265% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 41g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 206% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 138% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 15g of salt, or 1.5g a slice. Boone calculates that as 487% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 243% of an adult’s 6g limit. One slice is 49% of that child’s limit.

How much protein is in a Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza?+

The whole Large pizza contains 138g of protein, which Boone calculates as 276% of a 50g adult daily target.

Is a Papa John's The Meat Eater Original Base pizza classed as less healthy?+

Under the government’s 2018 nutrient profiling model a Papa John's The Meat Eater on Original Base scores 15. 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 The Meat Eater 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.