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Papa John's The Works: calories, sugar and salt per slice (all bases)
A slice of Papa John's The Works on an Original Pan 9" base contains 224 kcal, 5g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons) and 1.34g 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 Works
Base / size
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
original_small (6 slices) per slice
224 kcal
1.34g
5g
1.3 tsp
10.8g
original_medium (8 slices) per slice
243 kcal
1.36g
5g
1.3 tsp
11.1g
original_large (10 slices) per slice
261 kcal
1.33g
4.5g
1.1 tsp
10.9g
thin_medium (8 slices) per slice
183 kcal
1.38g
4.8g
1.2 tsp
10.7g
stuffed_medium (8 slices) per slice
283 kcal
1.38g
4.4g
1.1 tsp
12.1g
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 Works ranges from 183 to 283 kcal per slice across all bases. A whole 6-slice Original Pan pizza delivers 30g of sugar (7.5 teaspoons). The NHS free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 is 24g per day: at 5g of sugar per slice, that limit is reached after around 4 slices before any drinks, sides or dessert.
Sugar in Papa John's The Works: adults and children
Papa John's The Works contains up to 5g 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 Works (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
In teaspoons (4g = 1 tsp)
1.3 tsp
2.5 tsp
3.8 tsp
Adult (female) Limit: 30g
5g 17%
10g 33%
15g 50%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
5g 17%
10g 33%
15g 50%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 30g
5g 17%
10g 33%
15g 50%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 24g
5g 21%
10g 42%
15g 63%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 19g
5g 26%
10g 53%
15g 79%
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 Works
Papa John's The Works contains up to 1.38g 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 Works (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 6g
1.34g 22%
2.68g 45%
4.02g 67%
Adult (male) Limit: 6g
1.34g 22%
2.68g 45%
4.02g 67%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 6g
1.34g 22%
2.68g 45%
4.02g 67%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 5g
1.34g 27%
2.68g 54%
4.02g 80%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 3g
1.34g 45%
2.68g 89%
4.02g 134%
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 Works
Papa John's The Works ranges from 183 to 283 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 Works (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 2000 kcal
224 kcal 11%
448 kcal 22%
672 kcal 34%
Adult (male) Limit: 2500 kcal
224 kcal 9%
448 kcal 18%
672 kcal 27%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 1936 kcal
224 kcal 12%
448 kcal 23%
672 kcal 35%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 1553 kcal
224 kcal 14%
448 kcal 29%
672 kcal 43%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 1291 kcal
224 kcal 17%
448 kcal 35%
672 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 Works
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 Works (Original Pan 9")
Age group / daily limit
1 slice
2 slices
3 slices
Adult (female) Limit: 20g
3.7g 19%
7.4g 37%
11.1g 55%
Adult (male) Limit: 30g
3.7g 12%
7.4g 25%
11.1g 37%
Age 11 to 17 Limit: 20g
3.7g 19%
7.4g 37%
11.1g 55%
Age 7 to 10 Limit: 18g
3.7g 21%
7.4g 41%
11.1g 62%
Age 4 to 6 Limit: 16g
3.7g 23%
7.4g 46%
11.1g 69%
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, flavourings and preservatives (sodium nitrite) across multiple meat toppings and sauce.
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 Works is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose, flavourings and preservatives (sodium nitrite) across multiple meat toppings and sauce. These additives are not found in a home-made equivalent.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Original dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage (pork, modified starch, salt, spices, mustard), ham, pepperoni (pork, beef, salt, dextrose, spices, sodium nitrite), chestnut mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives.
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 The Works ranges from 183 kcal to 283 kcal depending on base and size. The adult daily reference intake is 2,000 kcal.
Per slice on an Original Pan 9" base: 5g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons). A whole 6-slice pizza contains 30g of sugar (7.5 teaspoons). The adult daily free sugar limit is 30g.
Salt per slice ranges up to 1.38g depending on base (23% of the adult 6g daily limit). A 3-slice portion can deliver 4.14g of salt.
Papa John's The Works is classified as NOVA 4: ultra-processed food. Contains modified starch, dextrose, flavourings and preservatives (sodium nitrite) across multiple meat toppings and sauce.
Papa John's The Works 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.
