Papa Johns Cheese Pizza: nutrition and allergens
Papa Johns lists the Cheese Pizza in 8 sizes, from 180 calories (Original Crust, Small, 1 slice, 6 slices per pizza) to 360 calories (Epic Stuffed Crust, 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza). The Original Crust, Pizza for One has 7 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 8 g protein and 500 mg sodium per piece (1 slice, 4 slices per pizza).
Papa Johns describes it as “Simple, yet simply delicious. Real cheese made from mozzarella on top of our signature pizza sauce with your choice of crust, then baked to a golden brown. It has just what you want, and nothing you don’t.”
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Original Crust, Pizza for One | Original Crust, Small | Original Crust, Medium | Original Crust, Large | Original Crust, Extra Large | Epic Stuffed Crust | Thin Crust | Gluten Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 slice, 4 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 6 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 10 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza | 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza |
| Calories | 200 | 180 | 210 | 290 | 300 | 360 | 210 | 290 |
| Calories from fat | 60 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 90 | 130 | 100 | 100 |
| Total fat (g) | 7 9% | 6 8% | 7 9% | 10 13% | 10 13% | 14 18% | 11 14% | 11 14% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 3.5 18% | 2.5 13% | 3.5 18% | 4.5 23% | 4.5 23% | 8 40% | 4.5 23% | 4.5 23% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 20 7% | 15 5% | 20 7% | 25 8% | 25 8% | 35 12% | 25 8% | 25 8% |
| Sodium (mg) | 500 22% | 440 19% | 520 23% | 710 31% | 730 32% | 900 39% | 490 21% | 680 30% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 25 9% | 25 9% | 27 10% | 38 14% | 40 15% | 40 15% | 20 7% | 36 13% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% | 1 4% | 1 4% | 2 7% | 2 7% | 2 7% | 1 4% | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 8 16% | 7 14% | 8 16% | 11 22% | 11 22% | 15 30% | 8 16% | 10 20% |
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 Original Crust, Pizza for One size is high in sodium (22%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Papa Johns nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Papa Johns, the Cheese Pizza contains milk and wheat. Papa Johns’ information leaves egg and soy unclear for this item (see the note below), so treat them as possibly present.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Unclear: see note |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | Unclear: see note |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Papa Johns’ Allergen Guide row for this pizza does not mark soy, but the guide lists the Thin Crust separately as containing milk, wheat and soy, so on that crust the pizza contains soy.
Papa Johns’ Allergen Guide row for this pizza does not mark egg or soy, but the guide lists the Gluten-Free Crust separately as containing egg, milk and soy, so on that crust the pizza contains egg and soy.
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 Pizzas at Papa Johns
By calories (Original Crust, Pizza for One), the Cheese Pizza ranks 8 of 26 in Papa Johns’ Pizzas section, from lowest to highest. The table shows the 9 items nearest to it; each item is compared at its first listed size.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Fresh Spinach & Tomato AlfredoOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 190 |
| Garden FreshOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 190 |
| Space Ranger 'Roni | 200 |
| Reach For The Pie | 200 |
| Cheese PizzaOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 200 |
| Pepperoni PizzaOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 220 |
| Extra Cheesy AlfredoOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 220 |
| Tuscan Six CheeseOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 220 |
| Sausage PizzaOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 230 |
Nutrition for all 26 items in Pizzas at Papa Johns
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Cheese pizza at other chains
Papa Johns is one of 3 chains on this site that sell cheese pizza. Of the 2 at other chains, 1 has fewer calories and 1 has the same or more than the Cheese Pizza (Original Crust, Pizza for One), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Pizza Hut CheesePersonal Pan Pizza | 160 |
| Subway Cheese Pizza | 700 |
Compare all cheese pizza side by side (3 items at 3 chains)
Sources
- 1 Papa Johns, Papa Johns Nutritional Details: Pizzas Covers nutrition and menu · Internet Archive copy, June 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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