Papa John's under 300 calories: 52 orders, ranked

Of the 62 Papa John's items we track, 52 are single orders at or under 300 calories — 84% of the menu. The most protein in one item under 300 is the Meatball Pepperoni Papadia, 12 g for 300 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the BBQ Chicken & Bacon (Original Crust) (11 g protein, 230 cal). 39 entrées fit under 300; 5 do not.

Source: Papa John's nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed September 13, 2026

• 52 orders under 300
• 12g most protein in one item
• 12g protein in a full meal
• 5 entrées over 300

As of September 2026, 52 of the 62 Papa John's items we track fit under 300 calories, and the most protein in a complete Papa John's meal under 300 is 12 g (A Meatball Pepperoni Papadia and a water).

Three complete Papa John's meals under 300 calories

Under 300, the most-protein entrée — the Meatball Pepperoni Papadia, 300 cal — leaves 0 calories for a side. Entrée first, then a side, then a drink if there is room — the same greedy order the MinMax app uses (water unless a shake adds 10 g of protein).

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Every Papa John's order under 300 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 300 is 210 calories and 39 of the 52 are entrées. Figures as Papa John's published them (how we check them).

What 300 calories buys at Papa John's

The 8 lightest orders under 300: Garlic Knots (110), Breadsticks (150), Super Hawaiian (Gluten-Free) (160), Zesty Italian Trio (Gluten-Free) (160), Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks (170), Meatball Pepperoni (Gluten-Free) (170), BBQ Chicken & Bacon (Gluten-Free) (180) and Cheese (Thin Crust) (180).

What doesn't fit under 300

5 of 44 Papa John's entrées are over 300 calories; the lightest of them, the Buffalo Wings (8 pieces), misses by 95 calories at 395. With more room, see Papa John's under 400. Closest misses: Buffalo Wings (8 pieces) (395).

More at Papa John's

• Papa John's calories & nutrition (all 62 items)
• Papa John's under 400 calories (53 orders)
• Papa John's under 600 calories (54 orders)
• Papa John's calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 300 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Pizza chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 300 calories.

• Domino's Pizza under 300
• Pizza Hut under 300
• Dairy Queen under 300