Highest-Protein Meals at Papa John's: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Papa John's is 50 Garlic Parmesan Wings, with 427 g of protein and 6500 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Papa John's (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	50 Garlic Parmesan Wings	427	6500	35	507	6.6
2	Hawaiian Punch, 2 Liter	279	1100	0	0	25.4
3	32 Garlic Parmesan Wings	273	4160	23	324	6.6
4	24 Garlic Parmesan Wings	205	3120	17	243	6.6
5	16 Garlic Parmesan Wings	137	2080	11	162	6.6
6	8 Garlic Parmesan Wings	68	1040	6	81	6.5
7	Buffalo Chicken Hoagie	64	750	75	23	8.5
8	Chourice Sandwich	60	1580	70	115	3.8
9	Meatball Sandwich	54	1200	73	75	4.5
10	Zesty Italian Hoagie	51	980	81	49	5.2
11	Pizza Sauce Hoagie	48	880	79	40	5.5
12	Mushroom Hoagie	47	850	76	39	5.5
13	Chicken Parmesan Sandwich	43	1010	87	50	4.3
14	Italian Sandwich	33	810	59	48	4.1
15	BBQ Bacon Sandwich	27	510	46	23	5.3
16	Ham & Cheese Sandwich	26	640	58	33	4.1
17	Veggie Sandwich	25	680	59	37	3.7
18	Cinnamon Pull Aparts, 1 Tray	19	1960	264	94	1.0
19	Tuscan Garlic Chicken on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	19	410	43	17	4.6
20	Chicken Cordon Bleu on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	19	380	41	15	5.0
21	Chicken Cordon Bleu on Original Crust, Large, 1 Slice	19	360	41	15	5.3
22	Taco Pizza on Original Crust, Pizza For One, 1 Slice	18	350	29	18	5.1
23	Tuscan Garlic Chicken on Original Crust, Large, 1 Slice	18	380	40	16	4.7
24	The Big Bonanza on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	17	400	49	15	4.3
25	Bennys Italian Beef on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	17	350	41	12	4.9
26	Chicken Bacon Ranch on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	17	380	41	17	4.5
27	Chicken BBQ on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	17	370	48	11	4.6
28	Chicken BBQ on Original Crust, Large, 1 Slice	17	350	45	11	4.9
29	Chicken Cordon Bleu on Pan Crust, 1 Slice	17	350	37	15	4.9
30	Defender on Original Crust, Extra Large, 1 Slice	17	410	41	19	4.1

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Papa John's, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Papa John's?

50 Garlic Parmesan Wings leads with 427 g of protein (6500 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Papa John's?

Hawaiian Punch, 2 Liter gives about 25.4 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Papa John's?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Papa John's, 50 Garlic Parmesan Wings tops the list at 427 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.