Papa John's is a popular pizza delivery and take-out chain with 3,000 locations worldwide. In 2010, the company was named the official pizza sponsor of the National Football League. Whether you're ordering pizza for Sunday's football game, your child's birthday party or any other occasion, Papa John's offers a wide selection to choose from. One of the healthier menu options is the thin-crust cheese pizza.
Ingredients
The all-natural tomato sauce used on the thin-crust cheese pizza is made from vine-ripened California tomatoes and a blend of spices and herbs. The cheese is made in America from 100-percent mozzarella and milk.
Serving Size
Papa John's thin-crust cheese pizza is available in one size only -- large -- and a serving is one slice. The 14-inch pizza has a total of eight slices. If you eat more than one slice, calculate the nutritional data accordingly.
Nutrition Facts
The thin-crust cheese pizza has 230 calories per serving, with 12 g of fat, 380 mg of sodium, 1 g of fiber and 9 g of protein. One slice has 5 g of saturated fat, which is 25 percent of the recommended daily value.
According to the daily recommendations detailed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food pyramid, one slice of thin-crust cheese pizza provides the equivalent of 1 oz. from the grains group, 1/8 cup from the vegetable group and ½ cup from the milk group.
Allergens
The cheese used on Papa John's pizza contains milk, and the thin crust contains milk and soybean oil. None of Papa John's menu items contain peanuts, peanut oil or tree nuts. If you are concerned about food allergies, contact Papa John's directly prior to ordering as individual ingredients may change from time to time. If you have severe food allergies, ask about possible cross-contamination in the food prep area.
Considerations
If you want to order a small, medium or extra-large cheese pizza, select Papa John's original crust, which is available in those sizes. One slice of the 14-inch original-crust cheese pizza does have 60 more calories than the thin-crust version, but has less fat and saturated fat. If you are concerned about sodium levels in your diet, be aware that the original-crust pizza has 720 mg of sodium per serving, which is 30 percent of the recommended value for an entire day.
If you are diabetic, consider the recommendation of the American Diabetes Association and limit yourself to one or two slices of thin-crust pizza. Avoid meat toppings and consider adding some vegetables to your cheese pizza.
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