Cheese Pizza
How to order it
Original Crust·Original Pizza Sauce·Cheese
How we scored it
The product contains multiple harmful ingredients such as soybean oil and sunflower oil, which are heavily processed and contribute to a lower score. Additionally, the presence of enriched wheat flour and sugar further impacts the rating negatively, despite some beneficial ingredients like fresh tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 slice (1/8 large original crust) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | |
| Total fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 710mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 5g | |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
Papa John's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is highly processed and contains omega-6 fats, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.
See more about Soybean Oil →Sunflower OilVery Bad
Sunflower oil is highly processed and contains omega-6 fats, which may promote inflammation if consumed excessively.
See more about Sunflower Oil →Unbleached Enriched Wheat FlourBad
This ingredient is refined and enriched, which means it has been processed and stripped of some nutrients, making it less wholesome.
See more about Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour →SugarBad
Sugar is added for flavor but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.
See more about Sugar →Modified Food StarchBad
Modified food starch is a processed additive that can be used as a thickener or filler, with limited nutritional value.
See more about Modified Food Starch →CelluloseBad
Cellulose is a processed fiber additive used as a filler or anti-caking agent, with limited nutritional value.
See more about Cellulose →Extra Virgin Olive OilVery Good
Extra virgin olive oil is minimally processed and rich in healthy monounsaturated fats.
See more about Extra Virgin Olive Oil →Fresh Vine-ripened TomatoesGood
Tomatoes provide vitamins, antioxidants, and natural flavor, making them a healthy addition.
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