High-protein Papa John's orders: 44 items with 25 g or more
44 Papa John's orders carry at least 25 g of protein at 700 calories or less. Ranked by protein per 100 calories, the Unsauced Boneless Wings (10) leads at 8.3 g per 100 (49 g for 590 cal); by sheer grams the Buffalo Boneless Wings (10) has the most, 50 g for 630 calories. 6 of the 44 clear 40 g.
Source: Papa John's nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed
- 44 orders ≥ 25 g
- 8.3g best protein / 100 cal
- 50g most in one item
- 25g in a full meal under 500
As of October 2026, the most protein in a complete Papa John's meal under 500 calories is 25 g, and under 700 it is 51 g (10 Buffalo Boneless Wings and a 16-ounce Coffee).
The most protein in a complete Papa John's meal
The extra 200 calories from 500 to 700 buy 26 g more protein at Papa John'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
- Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza for One (Original Crust), 2 of 4 slices460 cal · 24g
- Coffee (16 oz)5 cal · 1g
465 of 500 cal · 25 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza for One (original crust) — eat 2 of its 4 slices, and a 16-ounce Coffee — 465 cal, 25 g protein.”
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- Buffalo Boneless Wings (10)630 cal · 50g
- Coffee (16 oz)5 cal · 1g
635 of 700 cal · 51 g protein
What to say at the counter: “10 Buffalo Boneless Wings and a 16-ounce Coffee — 635 cal, 51 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Papa John's →Papa John'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 Unsauced Boneless Wings (10) (49 g in 590 cal) ranks above the Buffalo Boneless Wings (10) (50 g in 630 cal). The median of these 44 orders is 670 calories. Figures as Papa John's published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unsauced Boneless Wings (10) | 590 | 49g | 8.3g |
| 2 | Buffalo Boneless Wings (10) | 630 | 50g | 7.9g |
| 3 | Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings (10) | 600 | 47g | 7.8g |
| 4 | Honey Chipotle Boneless Wings (10) | 630 | 49g | 7.8g |
| 5 | BBQ Boneless Wings (10) | 640 | 49g | 7.7g |
| 6 | Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings (10) | 680 | 50g | 7.4g |
| 7 | Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza for One (Original Crust), 3 of 4 slices | 690 | 36g | 5.2g |
| 8 | Philly Cheesesteak Pizza for One (Original Crust), 3 of 4 slices | 690 | 36g | 5.2g |
| 9 | Fiery Buffalo Chicken (Thin Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 520 | 26g | 5.0g |
| 10 | Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Thin Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 520 | 26g | 5.0g |
| 11 | Fiery Buffalo Chicken (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 660 | 32g | 4.8g |
| 12 | Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 660 | 32g | 4.8g |
| 13 | BBQ Chicken Bacon (Thin Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 540 | 26g | 4.8g |
| 14 | Fiery Buffalo Chicken (Original Crust, Medium), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 33g | 4.8g |
| 15 | Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Original Crust, Medium), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 33g | 4.8g |
| 16 | BBQ Chicken Bacon (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 680 | 32g | 4.7g |
| 17 | Fiery Buffalo Chicken (Original Crust, XL), 2 of 10 slices | 700 | 32g | 4.6g |
| 18 | Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Original Crust, XL), 2 of 10 slices | 700 | 32g | 4.6g |
| 19 | Fiery Buffalo Chicken (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 660 | 30g | 4.5g |
| 20 | Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 660 | 30g | 4.5g |
| 21 | Tuscan Six Cheese Pizza for One (Original Crust), 3 of 4 slices | 660 | 30g | 4.5g |
| 22 | Super Hawaiian (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 680 | 30g | 4.4g |
| 23 | Tuscan Six Cheese (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 640 | 28g | 4.4g |
| 24 | BBQ Chicken Bacon (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 25 | Extra Cheesy Alfredo (Original Crust, Medium), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 26 | Meatball Pepperoni (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 27 | Super Hawaiian (Original Crust, Medium), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 28 | Super Hawaiian (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 29 | Super Hawaiian Pizza for One (Original Crust), 3 of 4 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 30 | Tuscan Six Cheese (Original Crust, Medium), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 31 | The Meats (Thin Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 600 | 26g | 4.3g |
| 32 | Extra Cheesy Alfredo (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 630 | 27g | 4.3g |
| 33 | Fresh Spinach & Tomato Alfredo (Epic Stuffed Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 700 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 34 | Garden Fresh (Epic Stuffed Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 700 | 30g | 4.3g |
| 35 | Tuscan Six Cheese (Original Crust, XL), 2 of 10 slices | 660 | 28g | 4.2g |
| 36 | Extra Cheesy Alfredo Pizza for One (Original Crust), 3 of 4 slices | 660 | 27g | 4.1g |
| 37 | Tuscan Six Cheese (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 660 | 27g | 4.1g |
| 38 | Extra Cheesy Alfredo (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 640 | 26g | 4.1g |
| 39 | Pepperoni, Sausage & Six Cheese (Thin Crust), 2 of 8 slices | 640 | 26g | 4.1g |
| 40 | Extra Cheesy Alfredo (Original Crust, XL), 2 of 10 slices | 660 | 26g | 3.9g |
| 41 | The Works (Original Crust, Medium), 3 of 8 slices | 690 | 27g | 3.9g |
| 42 | The Works (Original Crust, Small), 3 of 6 slices | 690 | 27g | 3.9g |
| 43 | The Works Pizza for One (Original Crust), 3 of 4 slices | 690 | 27g | 3.9g |
| 44 | The Works (Original Crust, Large), 2 of 8 slices | 680 | 26g | 3.8g |
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