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Papa John's The Meat Eater: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's The Meat Eater on an Original Pan 9" base contains 225 kcal, 5.1g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons) and 1.42g 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 Meat Eater
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_small (6 slices) per slice
225 kcal
1.42g
5.1g
1.3 tsp
13.7g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
246 kcal
1.43g
5g
1.3 tsp
13.8g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
270 kcal
1.45g
5g
1.3 tsp
13.7g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
186 kcal
1.47g
4.9g
1.2 tsp
14g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
284 kcal
1.45g
4.5g
1.1 tsp
14.5g
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 Meat Eater ranges from 186 to 284 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 6-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 30.6g of sugar (7.7 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 5.1g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 4 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's The Meat Eater: adults and children
Papa John's The Meat Eater contains up to 5.1g of sugar per slice (1.3 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 Meat Eater (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.3 tsp
2.6 tsp
3.8 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
5.1g 17%
10.2g 34%
15.3g 51%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
5.1g 17%
10.2g 34%
15.3g 51%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
5.1g 17%
10.2g 34%
15.3g 51%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
5.1g 21%
10.2g 43%
15.3g 64%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
5.1g 27%
10.2g 54%
15.3g 81%
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 Meat Eater
Papa John's The Meat Eater contains up to 1.47g 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 Meat Eater (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.42g 24%
2.84g 47%
4.26g 71%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.42g 24%
2.84g 47%
4.26g 71%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.42g 24%
2.84g 47%
4.26g 71%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.42g 28%
2.84g 57%
4.26g 85%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.42g 47%
2.84g 95%
4.26g 142%
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 Meat Eater
Papa John's The Meat Eater ranges from 186 to 284 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 Meat Eater (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
225 kcal 11%
450 kcal 23%
675 kcal 34%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
225 kcal 9%
450 kcal 18%
675 kcal 27%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
225 kcal 12%
450 kcal 23%
675 kcal 35%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
225 kcal 14%
450 kcal 29%
675 kcal 43%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
225 kcal 17%
450 kcal 35%
675 kcal 52%
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 Meat Eater
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 Meat Eater (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
3.9g 20%
7.8g 39%
11.7g 59%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
3.9g 13%
7.8g 26%
11.7g 39%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
3.9g 20%
7.8g 39%
11.7g 59%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
3.9g 22%
7.8g 43%
11.7g 65%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
3.9g 24%
7.8g 49%
11.7g 73%
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, soya, mustard and preservatives (sodium nitrite) across all meat toppings.
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 Meat Eater is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose, soya, mustard and preservatives (sodium nitrite) across all meat toppings. 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 Meat Eater ranges from 186 kcal to 284 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 5.1g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons). A whole 6-slice pizza contains 30.6g of sugar (7.7 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.47g depending on base (25% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 4.41g of salt.
Papa John's The Meat Eater is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose, soya, mustard and preservatives (sodium nitrite) across all meat toppings.
Papa John's The Meat Eater contains meat and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soya. 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.
