Low-calorie pizza picks at Papa Johns

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Papa Johns items, lightest first

  • Buffalo Sauce1 cup900 mg sodium
  • Original Pizza Sauce1 cup230 mg sodium
  • BBQ Sauce1 cup240 mg sodium
  • Cheesesticks10", 1 stick 14 sticks per order210 mg sodium
  • Ranch Sauce1 cup240 mg sodium
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  • Cheesesticks12", 1 stick 16 sticks per order260 mg sodium
  • Breadsticks12", 1 stick 8 sticks per order240 mg sodium
  • Breadsticks14", 1 stick 10 sticks per order270 mg sodium
  • Honey Mustard1 cup120 mg sodium
  • Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks12", 1 stick 8 sticks per order340 mg sodium
  • Blue Cheese1 cup250 mg sodium
  • Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks14", 1 stick 10 sticks per order360 mg sodium
  • Cheese PizzaSmall Original Crust, 1 slice (6 slices per pizza)440 mg sodium
  • Garden FreshSmall Original Crust, 1 slice (6 slices per pizza)450 mg sodium
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie1 slice 8 slices per order105 mg sodium
  • Cheese PizzaThin Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)490 mg sodium
  • Pepperoni PizzaSmall Original Crust, 1 slice (6 slices per pizza)530 mg sodium
  • Garden FreshThin Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)460 mg sodium
  • Sausage PizzaSmall Original Crust, 1 slice (6 slices per pizza)540 mg sodium
  • Double Chocolate Chip Brownie1 square 9 squares per order70 mg sodium
  • Pepperoni PizzaThin Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)590 mg sodium
  • Sausage PizzaThin Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)590 mg sodium
  • Extra Cheesy AlfredoThin Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)530 mg sodium
  • BBQ Chicken BaconThin Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)800 mg sodium
  • Garden FreshLarge Original Crust, 1 slice (8 slices per pizza)680 mg sodium

Sodium over 1,500 mg in red. Source: Papa Johns nutrition page, US menu, November 4, 2026. Not affiliated with Papa Johns.

Questions

What is Papa John's low-calorie pizza option?

Small original cheese is a lighter slice at 180 calories. Thin Garden Fresh has 210. Whole pizzas add up.

Is Papa Johns gluten-free pizza lower in calories?

Not for cheese in this comparison. A gluten-free slice has 290 calories; a thin-crust cheese slice has 210.

Do Papa Johns calories include the whole pizza?

These pizza values are per listed slice. Breadsticks are per stick, cookie per slice and brownie per square. Check the serving before adding more.

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