High-protein items at Papa Johns
20 of the 166 single servings in Papa Johns’ nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Hot Lemon Pepper Wings (8 wings), with 75 g at 960 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the Unsauced Boneless Wings (10 wings), with 8.3 g for every 100 calories (49 g in all).
Protein follows portion size, so the largest portions lead the first table; they are usually high in calories and sodium too, shown alongside. The second table puts lean items first. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so a serving with 25 g gives half of it.
Most protein per serving
Top 15 of 20
Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).
 Hot Lemon Pepper Wings8 wings, 1 order | 960 | 75 | 8 | 67 | 2,680 |
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 Garlic Parmesan Wings8 wings, 1 order | 1,040 | 68 | 6 | 81 | 2,290 |
 Buffalo Wings8 wings, 1 order | 840 | 67 | 8 | 58 | 2,920 |
 BBQ Wings8 wings, 1 order | 880 | 67 | 20 | 57 | 1,940 |
 Honey Chipotle Wings8 wings, 1 order | 900 | 67 | 27 | 57 | 1,810 |
 Unsauced Roasted Wings8 wings, 1 order | 810 | 66 | 4 | 57 | 1,460 |
 Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia1 Papadia · 392 g | 920 | 63 | 80 | 39 | 2,860 |
 Grilled BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia1 Papadia · 388 g | 840 | 60 | 85 | 28 | 2,410 |
 Italian Chicken Bacon Ranch Oven-Toasted Sandwich1 Sandwich · 335 g | 780 | 52 | 71 | 34 | 2,770 |
 Buffalo Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 630 | 50 | 44 | 29 | 2,840 |
 Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 680 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 2,250 |
 Unsauced Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 590 | 49 | 41 | 26 | 1,930 |
 Honey Chipotle Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 630 | 49 | 52 | 26 | 2,100 |
 BBQ Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 640 | 49 | 54 | 26 | 2,190 |
 Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 600 | 47 | 43 | 27 | 2,830 |
Most protein per calorie
Top 10 of 20
Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).
| Unsauced Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 590 | 49 | 41 | 26 | 1,930 |
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| Unsauced Roasted Wings8 wings, 1 order | 810 | 66 | 4 | 57 | 1,460 |
| Buffalo Wings8 wings, 1 order | 840 | 67 | 8 | 58 | 2,920 |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 630 | 50 | 44 | 29 | 2,840 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 600 | 47 | 43 | 27 | 2,830 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Wings8 wings, 1 order | 960 | 75 | 8 | 67 | 2,680 |
| Honey Chipotle Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 630 | 49 | 52 | 26 | 2,100 |
| BBQ Boneless Wings10 wings, 1 order | 640 | 49 | 54 | 26 | 2,190 |
| BBQ Wings8 wings, 1 order | 880 | 67 | 20 | 57 | 1,940 |
| Honey Chipotle Wings8 wings, 1 order | 900 | 67 | 27 | 57 | 1,810 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Papa Johns publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Most protein in each menu section
| Section | Item | Protein g | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzas | Sheriff's Round UpPersonal Pizza | 13 | 190 |
| Papadias | Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | 63 | 920 |
| Sandwiches | Italian Chicken Bacon Ranch Oven-Toasted Sandwich | 52 | 780 |
| Wings | Hot Lemon Pepper Wings8 wings | 75 | 960 |
| Water, Sports and Energy Drinks | Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Vanilla15 Oz | 10 | 210 |
Questions
What has the most protein at Papa Johns?
The Hot Lemon Pepper Wings (8 wings), with 75 g of protein and 960 calories, according to Papa Johns’ nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.
What is the highest-protein item at Papa Johns under 500 calories?
The Sheriff's Round Up (Personal Pizza), with 13 g of protein at 190 calories.
More from the Papa Johns menu
Full menuHigh-protein items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, Wingstop, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 chains).
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