Domino's vs. Papa Johns, by the numbers

Domino's publishes nutrition for 98 items and Papa Johns for 64. The typical Papa Johns item is lighter (median 300 calories vs 350), Domino's has the single highest-protein item, and Domino's has the most protein-dense order. Below: the numbers side by side, then the lightest pick in each category both chains sell, all from the chains' own nutrition guides.

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Domino's menu Low-calorie Domino's Papa Johns menu Low-calorie Papa Johns

Items with published nutrition

Domino's: 98

Papa Johns: 64

Median calories per item

Domino's: 350

Papa Johns: 300

Real meals under 500 calories (15 g+ protein)

Domino's: 45

Papa Johns: 13

Lightest real meal (15 g+ protein)

Domino's: Chicken Caesar Salad (190 calories, 19 g protein)

Papa Johns: Fiery Buffalo Chicken Pizza (Large, Original Crust) (330 calories, 16 g protein)

Most protein

Domino's: Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese (840 calories, 31 g protein)

Papa Johns: The Meats Pizza (Extra Large, Original Crust) (410 calories, 17 g protein)

Most protein per 100 calories

Domino's: Chicken Parm Oven-Baked Sandwich (6 g)

Papa Johns: —

Keto meals (under 10 g net carbs, 15 g+ protein)

Domino's: 1

Papa Johns: 0

Median sodium per item

Domino's: 790 mg

Papa Johns: 750 mg

Lightest pizza

Domino's ›

The People's Pizza - Deluxe (Large 14", Hand Tossed)

per 1/8 pizza · 13g protein · 35g carbs · 16g fat

340 kcal

Papa Johns ›

Fresh Spinach & Tomato Alfredo Pizza (Medium, Original Crust)

per 1 slice · 7g protein · 27g carbs · 7g fat

200 kcal

Questions people ask

Which is healthier, Domino's or Papa Johns?

By the numbers, Papa Johns has the lighter typical item and Domino's the better protein per calorie, so it depends on what you order. Real meals under 500 calories (150+ calories, 15 g+ protein): 45 at Domino's and 13 at Papa Johns.

Which has more protein, Domino's or Papa Johns?

Domino's: Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese has 31 g. For protein without the calories, Domino's Chicken Parm Oven-Baked Sandwich leads at 6 g per 100 calories.

Which is better for keto, Domino's or Papa Johns?

Domino's has more meals under 10 g net carbs with 15 g of protein (1 vs 0). Each chain's keto page lists them.

Where do these numbers come from?

Domino's and Papa Johns' own published nutrition guides, reviewed before import. Portions differ between chains, so compare calories and protein, not just item names.

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