Heard of “protein-maxxing?” Keen to make sure even your cheat-day meals are rich in protein? Allow Papa Johns to help.

As more people look for ways to increase their protein intake, there’s a common misconception that every meal suddenly has to become a carefully calculated exercise in nutrition. The reality is much simpler.

Not every meal needs to start with a spreadsheet, a meal prep container, or a protein shake. If you’re looking for a high-protein pizza you don’t necessarily need to order something completely different. Sometimes it’s simply a case of choosing the right toppings, adding a protein-rich side, or making a few smart customisations to the pizza you were already planning to order.

Which Papa John pizza has the most protein?

Let’s start with the question most people are asking.

If you’re looking for the highest protein pizza on the Papa Johns menu, All The Meats takes the crown (if we’re talking medium, original base).

Loaded with pepperoni, pork sausage, bacon, spicy beef, and ham, a medium original crust comes in at approximately 96g of protein across the entire pizza.

When it comes to the kinds of pizza that are high in protein, the answer usually comes down to the toppings.

Pizzas topped with chicken, beef, ham, bacon, pepperoni, and sausage will contain the most protein. Cheese also contributes protein, too, but meat toppings are the ones which will have the biggest impact on the overall total.

Build a high-protein pizza your way

One of the easiest ways to increase the protein content of your order is through customisation. 

The beauty of pizza is that there isn’t a single formula to follow. Some people want as much protein as possible. Others want a balance between flavour, variety, and protein-rich ingredients. That’s where customisation comes into its own.

*Note: Some of these toppings may be on limited-edition pizzas, so may not be available year-round.

Chicken is particularly popular among those looking to increase protein intake, thanks to its high protein-to-calorie ratio compared with many other traditional meat toppings.

High-protein pizza toppings worth trying together

Not sure where to start? The easiest way to increase the protein content of your pizza is to build around protein-rich meat toppings and go from there. Here are a few combinations worth trying.

Chicken & bacon

• Chicken
• Bacon
• Onions

A simple combination built around two protein-rich toppings that work well together without overcomplicating things.

Go meat-loaded

• Pepperoni
• Ham
• Spicy Beef
• Pork Sausage

If your goal is to maximise meaty toppings, this combination brings together several of the menu's protein-rich ingredients.

The balanced build

• Chicken
• Pepperoni
• Chestnut Mushrooms
• Green Peppers

This winning combination balances protein-rich toppings with some added texture and variety.

Depending on the flavour (Plain, Hot Piri Piri, or otherwise), our Chicken Poppers provide approximately 16-18g of protein per 100g.

Quorn Vegan Nuggets

Looking for a plant-based option? Quorn Vegan Nuggets provide around 11.2g of protein per 100g.

High-protein pizza, made simple

Eating more protein doesn't have to mean completely changing what you order.

Whether you're choosing All The Meats, customising your toppings, or adding a protein-rich side, there are plenty of ways to build a more protein-focused meal at Papa Johns.

After all, pizza night and protein goals don't have to be on opposing teams. Sometimes it's just a case of picking the right line-up.