Lowest-Calorie Papa John's Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie item at Papa John's (above a few calories) is Coffee, 16 oz, at 5 calories. The table below ranks the 30 lowest-calorie items on the US menu, with protein so you can find filling, lighter options. The list includes sides and drinks as well as mains.

Lowest-calorie items at Papa John's (US menu)

Ranked from fewest calories upward, with protein, carbs, and fat for each item:

#	Item	Category	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
1	Coffee, 16 oz	Beverages	5	1	0	0
2	Coffee, 20 oz	Beverages	5	1	0	0
3	Diet Mountain Dew, 12 oz	Beverages	5	0	0	0
4	Green Olives, for Original Crust Small	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	0	0.5
5	Mushrooms, for Original Crust Large	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
6	Mushrooms, for Pan Crust	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	0	0
7	Original Sauce, Light, for Original Crust Small	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
8	Original Sauce, Light, for Original Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
9	Roma Tomatoes, for Original Crust Large	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
10	Roma Tomatoes, for Pan Crust	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	0	0
11	Crushed Red Pepper	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
12	Special Seasonings	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
13	Jalapeno Peppers	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
14	Onions, for Original Crust Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
15	Pineapple, for Original Crust Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	5	1	2	0
16	Banana Peppers	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
17	Canadian Bacon, for Original Crust Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	10	2	0	0
18	Diet Mountain Dew, 20 oz	Beverages	10	0	0	0
19	Lipton Pureleaf Diet Lemon Tea, 18.5 oz	Beverages	10	0	0	0
20	Anchovies, for Original Crust Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	10	1	0	0
21	BBQ Sauce, Light, for Original Crust Medium	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	3	0
22	BBQ Sauce, Light, for Original Crust Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	3	0
23	Black Olives, for Original Crust Small	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	0	1
24	Canadian Bacon, for Original Crust Small	Toppings & Ingredients	10	2	0	0.5
25	Original Sauce, for Original Crust Pizza For One	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	1	0
26	Original Sauce, for Original Crust Small	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	1	0
27	Original Sauce, Light, for Original Crust Extra Large	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	2	0
28	Original Sauce, Light, for Original Crust Large	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	2	0
29	Pineapple, for Original Crust Large	Toppings & Ingredients	10	2	2	0
30	Spinach Alfredo Sauce, Light, for Original Crust Small	Toppings & Ingredients	10	0	0	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 is the lowest-calorie item at Papa John's?

Coffee, 16 oz is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at Papa John's on a diet?

Pick from the lowest-calorie items above, favour grilled proteins and salads, and watch dressings, sauces, and sugary drinks, which add calories quickly.

Does Papa John's have low-calorie options?

Yes. The ranking above lists 30 items under the chain's lighter end, including sides and drinks alongside mains.

Summary

For a lighter choice at Papa John's, start with Coffee, 16 oz at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.