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Papa Johns Large Cheese Pizza

Name: Papa Johns Large Cheese Pizza
Brand: Papa Johns

Papa Johns' Large Cheese Pizza is the foundation of the menu — a 14-inch pizza with Papa Johns' signature tomato sauce and 100% real mozzarella. Simpler than any other pizza on the menu and the best way to judge the quality of the base.

The Papa Johns Large Cheese Pizza contains 1960 calories, 76g of protein and 72g of fat. It costs $12.99 in the United States, up from $6.99 in 1984. Available in 8 countries, with prices ranging from $3.90 in Egypt to $14.94 in UAE. This page covers full Large Cheese Pizza nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.

🔥 1960 cal 💪 76g protein 🌍 8 countries

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US Price

$12.99

baseline price

Calories

1960

98% daily value

Cheapest

$3.90

Egypt

Most Expensive

$14.94

UAE

Countries

available worldwide

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Large Cheese Pizza Nutrition Facts

US standard serving · Source: Papa Johns official nutrition data

1960

KCAL

Calories

72g

TOTAL FAT

Fat

264g

CARBS

Carbohydrates

76g

PROTEIN

Protein

Total Fat

72g

— Saturated

34g

Carbohydrates

264g

— Sugars

28g

Protein

76g

Sodium

3760mg

Fibre

12g

ℹ️ Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the Papa Johns official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.

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Large Cheese Pizza Price History

US average price · Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal

Large Cheese Pizza Price — United States

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+86% since 1984

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Large Cheese Pizza Price by Country

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The History of the Large Cheese Pizza

Origins and story behind this iconic item

1984

Papa Johns is founded by John Schnatter in a broom closet of his father's tavern in Jeffersonville, Indiana — the cheese pizza is the first item on the menu.

1991

Papa Johns begins national expansion, positioning the cheese pizza and its fresh dough as a quality differentiator against Domino's and Pizza Hut.

1995

'Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.' launches as Papa Johns' tagline — a direct attack on competitors that triggers a lawsuit from Pizza Hut.

2020

Papa Johns introduces Epic Stuffed Crust and other variants, but the classic cheese pizza remains the baseline item for comparing the chain's core quality.

2024

The Large Cheese Pizza is Papa Johns' entry-level offering and the most commonly used as a base for custom orders via the online builder.

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Large Cheese Pizza — Did You Know?

Interesting facts about the Large Cheese Pizza

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Papa Johns uses 100% real mozzarella — no cheese blends or cheese alternatives — a quality commitment that differentiates it from several competitors.

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The tomato sauce uses vine-ripened tomatoes and has remained the same recipe since 1984 — one of the chain's core quality claims.

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Every Papa Johns pizza order includes a garlic dipping sauce — a signature touch that has become so associated with the brand that removing it has been tested and reversed multiple times.

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