Papa Johns BBQ Wings: nutrition and allergens
Papa Johns lists the BBQ Wings in 5 sizes, from 880 calories (8 wings, 1 order) to 5,470 calories (50 wings, 1 order). The 8 wings has 57 g fat, 20 g carbohydrate, 67 g protein and 1,940 mg sodium per serving (1 order).
Papa Johns describes it as “We never just wing it with Papa John's BBQ wings. Our made-to-order, bone-in wings are oven-baked and covered in a thick and bold smokehouse-style BBQ sauce. Includes your choice of dipping sauce.”
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | 8 wings | 16 wings | 24 wings | 32 wings | 50 wings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 order | 1 order | 1 order | 1 order | 1 order |
| Calories | 880 | 1,750 | 2,630 | 3,500 | 5,470 |
| Calories from fat | 510 | 1,020 | 1,530 | 2,040 | 3,190 |
| Total fat (g) | 57 73% | 114 146% | 170 218% | 227 291% | 355 455% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 15 75% | 29 145% | 44 220% | 59 295% | 92 460% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 205 68% | 415 138% | 620 207% | 825 275% | 1,295 432% |
| Sodium (mg) | 1,940 84% | 3,880 169% | 5,830 253% | 7,770 338% | 12,140 528% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 20 7% | 40 15% | 60 22% | 80 29% | 125 45% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% | 1 4% | 2 7% | 2 7% | 4 14% |
| Total sugars (g) | 14 | 28 | 43 | 57 | 89 |
| Protein (g) | 67 134% | 134 268% | 200 400% | 267 534% | 418 836% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Papa Johns’ published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Papa Johns does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the 8 wings size is high in protein (134%), sodium (84%), saturated fat (75%), fat (73%) and cholesterol (68%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Papa Johns nutrition calculator.
Allergens
Papa Johns’ allergen information lists no allergen as an ingredient of the BBQ Wings. It may also contain tree nuts through shared equipment or preparation.
| Milk | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | May contain |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Papa Johns says most of its menu is made to order and it cannot guarantee any item is free of the major allergens because of possible cross-contact in its kitchens, and it takes no responsibility for guests with food allergies. Its chart covers the nine major allergens; per-item flags in "May contain" combine two marks the chain uses: produced or stored in a facility that handles the allergen, and may contain or made on the same production lines. The information is based on its standard U.S. recipes, and recipes, ingredients and suppliers can change.
Other items in Wings at Papa Johns
By calories (8 wings), the BBQ Wings ranks 9 of 12 in Papa Johns’ Wings section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Unsauced Boneless Wings10 wings | 590 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings10 wings | 600 |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings10 wings | 630 |
| Honey Chipotle Boneless Wings10 wings | 630 |
| BBQ Boneless Wings10 wings | 640 |
| Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings10 wings | 680 |
| Unsauced Roasted Wings8 wings | 810 |
| Buffalo Wings8 wings | 840 |
| BBQ Wings8 wings | 880 |
| Honey Chipotle Wings8 wings | 900 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Wings8 wings | 960 |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings8 wings | 1,040 |
Nutrition for all 12 items in Wings at Papa Johns
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Chicken wings at other chains
Papa Johns is one of 6 chains on this site that sell chicken wings. Of the 37 at other chains, every one has fewer calories than the BBQ Wings (8 wings), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Naked - Traditional Bone-In Wing | 80 |
| Pizza Hut Cajun Rub - Traditional Bone-In Wing | 80 |
| Pizza Hut Lemon Pepper Rub - Traditional Bone-In Wing | 80 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Atomic | 90 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Cajun | 90 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Original Hot | 90 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Plain | 90 |
| KFC Hot & Spicy Wings | 90 |
Compare all chicken wings side by side (38 items at 6 chains)
Sources
- 1 Papa Johns, Papa Johns Nutritional Details: Wings Covers nutrition and menu · Internet Archive copy, January 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Papa Johns, Papa Johns Allergen Guide Covers allergens · Revised March 2026; Internet Archive copy, September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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