Papa Gino's under 500 calories: 46 orders, ranked

Of the 96 single orders we track at Papa Gino's, 46 come in at or under 500 calories — 48%. The most protein in one item under 500 is the Turkey Sub, 38 g for 450 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Turkey Sub (38 g protein, 4 g fiber, 450 cal). 44 entrées fit under 500; 77 do not.

Source: Papa Gino's nutrition guide (official), October 2023 edition · Data refreshed October 15, 2026

• 46 orders under 500
• 38g most protein in one item
• 38g protein in a full meal
• 77 entrées over 500

As of October 2026, 46 of the 96 Papa Gino's single orders we track come in at or under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Papa Gino's meal under 500 is 38 g (A Turkey Sub and a water).

Three complete Papa Gino's meals under 500 calories

Under 500, the most-protein meal is built on the Turkey Sub (450 cal), which leaves 50 calories for its sides and drink. 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). The lightest meal is unchanged from under 400; the others use the extra 100 calories.

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Every Papa Gino's order under 500 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 500 is 400 calories and 44 of the 46 are entrées. Figures as Papa Gino's published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 500 calories buys at Papa Gino's

Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 21 orders: Lobster Roll (Small) (410), Slice of Pepperoni Pizza (410), Gluten Free Cheese Pizza (Small), 3 of 6 slices (420), Mac & Cheese Pizza (Small), 2 of 6 slices (420), Rustic Cheese Pizza, 2 of 12 slices (420), Slice of Super Veggie Pizza (at select locations) (430), Rustic Super Veggie Pizza, 2 of 12 slices (440) and The Works Pizza (Small), 2 of 6 slices (440) and 13 more.

What doesn't fit under 500

77 of 84 Papa Gino's entrées are over 500 calories; the lightest of them, the Hot Veggie Pocket, misses by 10 calories at 510. With more room, see Papa Gino's under 600. Tighter budget: Papa Gino's under 400. Closest misses: Hot Veggie Pocket (510), Turkey Pocket (510), Lobster Roll (Medium) (530), Slice of the Works Pizza (at select locations) (570) and Slice of Meat Combo Pizza (at select locations) (590).

More at Papa Gino's

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• High-protein Papa Gino's orders (20 items)
• Papa Gino's calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 500 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Pizza chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 500 calories.

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria under 500
• Domino's Pizza under 500
• Pizza Hut under 500