Papa John's Guide
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio at Papa John's
The Papa John's item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Chicken Poppers, at 18g of protein per 100 calories.
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein | P/100cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Poppers | 100 | 18g | 18g |
| Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl | 570 | 62g | 10.9g |
| Unsauced Boneless Wings | 590 | 49g | 8.3g |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings | 1810 | 142g | 7.8g |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings | 1110 | 87g | 7.8g |
| Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings | 680 | 50g | 7.4g |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken & Bacon Papadia | 840 | 60g | 7.1g |
| Spicy Buffalo Wings | 170 | 12g | 7.1g |
| Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia | 910 | 62g | 6.8g |
| Doritos Cool Ranch Chicken Papadia | 840 | 55g | 6.5g |
| Honey Chipotle Wings | 190 | 12g | 6.3g |
| BBQ Wings | 190 | 12g | 6.3g |
| Veggie Papa Bowl | 380 | 22g | 5.8g |
| Double Bacon 6 Cheese Thin Crust Pizza | 290 | 15g | 5.2g |
| Italian Meats Trio Papa Bowl | 880 | 46g | 5.2g |
Across all 81 menu items we track at Papa John's, the median is about 280 calories and 11g of protein — so the best protein-to-calorie ratio picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best best protein-to-calorie ratio option at Papa John's?
- The Papa John's item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Chicken Poppers, at 18g of protein per 100 calories.
- What else at Papa John's fits best protein-to-calorie ratio?
- The Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl is another strong pick — 570 calories, 62g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.