High-protein items at Pizza Hut
35 of the 137 single servings in Pizza Hut’s nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Penne with Marinara & Meatballs (Regular), with 58 g at 1,120 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the Caesar Side Salad with Chicken, with 9.0 g for every 100 calories (28 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 35
Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).
| Penne with Marinara & MeatballsRegular | 1,120 | 58 | 119 | 47 | 2,760 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak & Cheese HoagieWith straight-cut fries | 1,260 | 55 | 133 | 56 | 3,720 |
 Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Breadstick Dipping Sauce and Fries | 1,790 | 54 | 171 | 99 | 4,380 |
 Pepperoni Lover's MeltMelt | 1,130 | 53 | 88 | 63 | 2,550 |
| Meatball Sub SandwichWith straight-cut fries | 1,410 | 51 | 144 | 70 | 3,690 |
| Honey BBQ with Bacon Sandwich with Fries | 1,890 | 51 | 210 | 94 | 4,490 |
| P'Zone - Meaty with Marinara Sauce | 1,150 | 50 | 124 | 50 | 2,270 |
 Meat Lover's MeltMelt | 1,080 | 49 | 87 | 60 | 2,580 |
 Chicken Bacon Parmesan MeltMelt | 1,170 | 49 | 85 | 71 | 2,430 |
 Supremo SandwichWith straight-cut fries | 1,290 | 46 | 130 | 64 | 3,720 |
| Honey BBQ Sandwich with Fries | 1,720 | 44 | 210 | 78 | 4,100 |
| Roasted Turkey & Provolone Sandwich with BaconWith straight-cut fries | 1,240 | 43 | 134 | 59 | 3,300 |
| P'Zone - Pepperoni with Marinara Sauce | 970 | 42 | 123 | 34 | 1,780 |
| P'Zone - Supremo with Marinara Sauce | 980 | 42 | 125 | 35 | 1,760 |
| Burger MeltMelt | 1,180 | 42 | 85 | 77 | 2,300 |
Most protein per calorie
Top 10 of 35
Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).
| Caesar Side Salad with Chicken | 310 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 880 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Side Salad with Chicken | 320 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 820 |
 Chicken Caesar Salad | 410 | 33 | 30 | 21 | 1,150 |
 Chicken Garden Salad | 430 | 32 | 39 | 19 | 1,030 |
| Steak & Cheese HoagieWith potato chips | 940 | 53 | 89 | 42 | 2,910 |
| Penne with Marinara & MeatballsHalf-Size | 630 | 34 | 61 | 28 | 1,580 |
 Buffalo Chicken Salad | 700 | 35 | 76 | 31 | 2,170 |
| Penne with MarinaraHalf-Size | 420 | 21 | 56 | 13 | 1,120 |
| Penne with Marinara & MushroomsHalf-Size | 430 | 21 | 57 | 13 | 1,120 |
| Pepperoni Lover's MeltMelt | 1,130 | 53 | 88 | 63 | 2,550 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Pizza Hut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melts | Pepperoni Lover's MeltMelt | 53 | 1,130 |
| Pasta | Penne with Marinara & MeatballsRegular | 58 | 1,120 |
| P'Zone | P'Zone - Meaty with Marinara Sauce | 50 | 1,150 |
| Sides | Bacon Cheddar Fries w/ Ranch Dipping Cup | 29 | 1,420 |
| Salads | Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad | 36 | 830 |
| Sandwiches | Steak & Cheese HoagieWith straight-cut fries | 55 | 1,260 |
| Soups | Loaded Baked Potato Soup with CrackersBowl | 21 | 600 |
| Desserts | Cinnabon Mini Rolls | 16 | 830 |
Questions
What has the most protein at Pizza Hut?
The Penne with Marinara & Meatballs (Regular), with 58 g of protein and 1,120 calories, according to Pizza Hut’s nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.
What is the highest-protein item at Pizza Hut under 500 calories?
The Chicken Caesar Salad, with 33 g of protein at 410 calories.
More from the Pizza Hut 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, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's, Papa Johns.
Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut Full Menu Nutrition (served by Nutritionix, linked from pizzahut.com) Covers nutrition and menu · Last Updated 10/05/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut Food Allergy & Sensitivity Information (served by Nutritionix, linked from pizzahut.com) Covers allergens · Last Updated 10/05/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 3 Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut Nutrition page Covers menu · Internet Archive copy, June 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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