Papa Johns Light Cheese: nutrition and allergens
Papa Johns lists the Light Cheese in 7 sizes, from 35 calories (Original Crust, Small, 1 slice, 6 slices per pizza) to 50 calories (Original Crust, Large, 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza). The Original Crust, Pizza for One has 3 g fat, 1 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein and 125 mg sodium per piece (1 slice, 4 slices per pizza).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Original Crust, Pizza for One | Original Crust, Small | Original Crust, Medium | Original Crust, Large | Original Crust, Extra Large | 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, 6 slices per pizza |
| Calories | 40 | 35 | 35 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 35 |
| Calories from fat | 25 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 25 |
| Total fat (g) | 3 4% | 2.5 3% | 2.5 3% | 4 5% | 4 5% | 4 5% | 2.5 3% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 10% | 1.5 8% | 1.5 8% | 2.5 13% | 2.5 13% | 2.5 13% | 1.5 8% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 10 3% | 10 3% | 10 3% | 15 5% | 15 5% | 15 5% | 10 3% |
| Sodium (mg) | 125 5% | 110 5% | 110 5% | 160 7% | 180 8% | 160 7% | 110 5% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 1 0% | 1 0% | 1 0% | 1 0% | 1 0% | 1 0% | 1 0% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 2 4% | 2 4% | 2 4% | 3 6% | 3 6% | 3 6% | 2 4% |
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 low in sodium, fat, protein, cholesterol, carbohydrate and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Papa Johns nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Papa Johns, the Light Cheese contains milk.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Allergens from the Allergen Guide row "Pizza Cheese".
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 Cheese (build your own) at Papa Johns
By calories (Original Crust, Pizza for One), the Light Cheese ranks 1 of 3 in Papa Johns’ Cheese (build your own) section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Light CheeseOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 40 |
| CheeseOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 50 |
| Extra CheeseOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 70 |
Nutrition for all 3 items in Cheese (build your own) at Papa Johns
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Sources
- 1 Papa Johns, Papa Johns Nutritional Details: Cheese (build your own) Covers nutrition and menu · Internet Archive copy, May 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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