The Meats Pizza
How to order it
Original Crust·Original Pizza Sauce·Cheese·Pepperoni·Beef·Bacon·Pork Sausage·Canadian Bacon
How we scored it
This pizza contains multiple harmful ingredients such as soybean oil, sunflower oil, and sodium nitrite, which are heavily processed and detrimental to health. The presence of enriched wheat flour and added sugars further contributes to its low score, 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 | 380 | |
| Total fat | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1040mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 5g | |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
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 fatty acids, 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 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation.
See more about Sunflower Oil →Unbleached Enriched Wheat FlourBad
This ingredient is enriched wheat flour, which is highly processed and often stripped of natural nutrients, making it less healthy.
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 may have minimal nutritional value.
See more about Modified Food Starch →CelluloseBad
Cellulose is a processed fiber additive used to improve texture, with no nutritional benefit.
See more about Cellulose →DextroseBad
Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to increased calorie intake.
See more about Dextrose →Sodium NitriteBad
Sodium nitrite is used for curing but has been linked to potential health concerns when consumed in excess.
See more about Sodium Nitrite →More mains at Papa John's
Scout's score is an independent read of Papa John's's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Papa John's menu.