High-protein Papa Gino's orders: 20 items with 25 g or more
20 Papa Gino's orders carry at least 25 g of protein at 700 calories or less. Ranked by protein per 100 calories, the Turkey Sub leads at 8.4 g per 100 (38 g for 450 cal); by sheer grams the Chicken Tenders (6) has the most, 42 g for 660 calories. 3 of the 20 clear 40 g.
Source: Papa Gino's nutrition guide (official), October 2023 edition · Data refreshed
- 20 orders ≥ 25 g
- 8.4g best protein / 100 cal
- 42g most in one item
- 38g in a full meal under 500
As of October 2026, the most protein in a complete Papa Gino's meal under 500 calories is 38 g, and under 700 it is 40 g (A Turkey Pocket and a water).
The most protein in a complete Papa Gino's meal
The extra 200 calories from 500 to 700 buy 2 g more protein at Papa Gino's. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).
Most protein under 500
- Turkey Sub450 cal · 38g
- Water0 cal
450 of 500 cal · 38 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Turkey Sub and a water — 450 cal, 38 g protein.”
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- Turkey Pocket510 cal · 40g
- Water0 cal
510 of 700 cal · 40 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Turkey Pocket and a water — 510 cal, 40 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Papa Gino's →Papa Gino's orders with 25 g+ protein, ranked per calorie
Single orders of 700 calories or less — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein per 100 calories, so the Turkey Sub (38 g in 450 cal) ranks above the Chicken Tenders (6) (42 g in 660 cal). The median of these 20 orders is 655 calories. Figures as Papa Gino's published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey Sub | 450 | 38g | 8.4g |
| 2 | Turkey Pocket | 510 | 40g | 7.8g |
| 3 | Chicken Tenders (6) | 660 | 42g | 6.4g |
| 4 | Lobster Roll (Large) | 650 | 40g | 6.2g |
| 5 | Lobster Roll (Medium) | 530 | 31g | 5.8g |
| 6 | Classic Burger | 690 | 36g | 5.2g |
| 7 | Slice of the Works Pizza (at select locations) | 570 | 29g | 5.1g |
| 8 | Slice of Meat Combo Pizza (at select locations) | 590 | 28g | 4.7g |
| 9 | Cheese Pizza (XL), 2 of 8 slices | 600 | 28g | 4.7g |
| 10 | Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (Large), 2 of 8 slices | 660 | 30g | 4.5g |
| 11 | Super Veggie Pizza (XL), 2 of 8 slices | 660 | 30g | 4.5g |
| 12 | The Works Pizza (Small), 3 of 6 slices | 660 | 30g | 4.5g |
| 13 | The Works Pizza (Large), 2 of 8 slices | 620 | 28g | 4.5g |
| 14 | Pepperoni Pizza (Small), 3 of 6 slices | 600 | 27g | 4.5g |
| 15 | Boss Barbecue Chicken Pizza (Large), 2 of 8 slices | 640 | 28g | 4.4g |
| 16 | Cheese Pizza (Large), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 17 | Cheese Pizza (Small), 4 of 6 slices | 680 | 28g | 4.1g |
| 18 | Crispy Buffalo Chicken with Ranch Pizza (Large), 2 of 8 slices | 680 | 28g | 4.1g |
| 19 | Rustic Super Veggie Pizza, 3 of 12 slices | 660 | 27g | 4.1g |
| 20 | Gluten Free Cheese Pizza (Small), 5 of 6 slices | 700 | 25g | 3.6g |
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