Papa Johns The Works: nutrition and allergens
Papa Johns lists The Works in 8 sizes, from 230 calories (Original Crust, Pizza for One, 1 slice, 4 slices per pizza) to 410 calories (Epic Stuffed Crust, 1 slice, 8 slices per pizza). The Original Crust, Pizza for One has 10 g fat, 26 g carbohydrate, 9 g protein and 610 mg sodium per piece (1 slice, 4 slices per pizza).
Papa Johns describes it as “It’s everything you want on a pizza—and then some.”
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 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 340 | 360 | 410 | 270 | 320 |
| Calories from fat | 90 | 80 | 90 | 130 | 130 | — | 140 | 120 |
| Total fat (g) | 10 13% | 9 12% | 9 12% | 14 18% | 15 19% | 19 24% | 15 19% | 13 17% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 4 20% | 4 20% | 4 20% | 6 30% | 6 30% | 9 45% | 6 30% | 5 25% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 25 8% | 20 7% | 25 8% | 35 12% | 35 12% | 45 15% | 35 12% | 30 10% |
| Sodium (mg) | 610 27% | 590 26% | 620 27% | 890 39% | 940 41% | 1,080 47% | 670 29% | 780 34% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 26 9% | 26 9% | 27 10% | 39 14% | 41 15% | 41 15% | 21 8% | 37 13% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% | 1 4% | 1 4% | 2 7% | 2 7% | 2 7% | 1 4% | 2 7% |
| Total sugars (g) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 9 18% | 9 18% | 9 18% | 13 26% | 14 28% | 18 36% | 11 22% | 12 24% |
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 (27%) and saturated fat (20%) and is low in dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Papa Johns nutrition calculator.
Papa Johns prints the calories from fat (Epic Stuffed Crust) as "170-", which is not a readable value, so it is not shown.
Allergens
According to Papa Johns, The Works 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. It may also contain peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish and sesame through shared equipment or preparation.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | May contain |
| Fish | May contain |
| Crustacean shellfish | May contain |
| Tree nuts | May contain |
| Peanuts | May contain |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soy | May contain |
| Sesame | May contain |
Allergens from the Allergen Guide row "The Works Pizza".
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 Works ranks 16 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 |
|---|---|
| Sausage PizzaOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 230 |
| Fiery Buffalo ChickenOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 230 |
| Philly Cheesesteak PizzaOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 230 |
| Super HawaiianOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 230 |
| The WorksOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 230 |
| BBQ Chicken BaconOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 240 |
| Meatball PepperoniOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 240 |
| Ultimate PepperoniOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 250 |
| Zesty Italian TrioOriginal Crust, Pizza for One | 250 |
Nutrition for all 26 items in Pizzas at Papa Johns
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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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