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Papa John's Oxalate Guide

30 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

6 Safe20 Caution4 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

Cheese Sauce

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Blue Cheese Sauce

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

blue cheese 0.3mg

Special Garlic Sauce

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

black pepper 0.6mggarlic 0.5mg

Ranch Sauce

Likely Safe~2mg (1–3mg range)

Key Ingredients

parsley 2.0mggarlic 0.1mg

Honey Mustard Sauce

Likely Safe~2mg (1–4mg range)

Key Ingredients

mustard 2.4mg

Chicken Wings

Likely Safe~8mg (3–16mg range)

Key Ingredients

sauce 8.0mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza

Check Sides~20mg (12–30mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgBBQ sauce 1.5mgonions 0.5mg

Chicken Poppers

Check Sides~20mg (12–30mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 20.0mg

Garlic Knots

Check Sides~21mg (13–31mg range)

Key Ingredients

dough knots 10.0mgpizza sauce 8.0mgtomatoes 2.5mggarlic 0.4mg

Jalapeno Poppers

Check Sides~22mg (9–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

jalapeno peppers 11.2mgbreadcrumbs 9.7mgranch dipping sauce 0.7mg

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Check Sides~25mg (15–38mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mggreen peppers 5.7mgsteak 0.6mgonions 0.6mggarlic 0.3mg

Cheese Pizza

Check Sides~30mg (18–45mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mg

Pepperoni Bacon & Sausage Pizza

Check Sides~31mg (19–47mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgpepperoni 1.4mg

Super Hawaiian Pizza

Check Sides~32mg (19–48mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgpineapple 1.7mg

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Check Sides~32mg (19–48mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 30.0mgchocolate chips 1.8mg

Pepperoni Pizza

Check Sides~32mg (19–48mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgpepperoni 1.8mg

Zesty Italian Trio Pizza

Check Sides~32mg (19–49mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgpepperoni 1.4mgbanana peppers 1.0mg

Meatball Pepperoni Pizza

Check Sides~36mg (21–53mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgoregano 2.3mgmeatballs 1.8mgpepperoni 1.4mg

The Works Pizza

Check Sides~47mg (28–70mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgblack olives 9.0mggreen peppers 5.7mgpepperoni 1.4mg

Garden Fresh Pizza

Check Sides~49mg (29–73mg range)

Key Ingredients

pizza dough 18.0mgpizza sauce 12.0mgblack olives 9.0mggreen peppers 5.7mgtomatoes 3.6mg

BBQ Chicken Bacon Papadia

Check Sides~54mg (32–81mg range)

Key Ingredients

flatbread 48.6mgtomato paste 2.3mgBBQ sauce 1.2mgvinegar 1.2mgonions 0.5mg

Philly Cheesesteak Papadia

Check Sides~55mg (33–82mg range)

Key Ingredients

flatbread 48.6mggreen bell peppers 4.2mgsteak 1.0mgonions 0.7mggarlic 0.4mg

Cheesesticks

Check Sides~56mg (34–84mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadsticks 45.4mgpizza sauce 8.0mgtomatoes 2.5mg

Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

Check Sides~56mg (34–85mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadsticks 45.4mgpizza sauce 8.0mgtomatoes 2.5mggarlic 0.5mg

Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

Check Sides~57mg (34–86mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 38.3mgwheat flour 17.5mgchocolate chips 1.5mg

Oreo Cookie Brownie

Check Sides~57mg (34–86mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 38.3mgwheat flour 17.5mgOreo cookies 1.6mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Papadia

High Risk~51mg (21–103mg range)

Key Ingredients

flatbread 48.6mghot pepper sauce 2.0mgranch dressing 0.7mg

Pepperoni Papadia

High Risk~73mg (44–110mg range)

Key Ingredients

flatbread 48.6mgpizza sauce 10.0mgpepperoni 5.4mgItalian seasoning 3.6mgtomatoes 3.1mg

Meatball Pepperoni Papadia

High Risk~79mg (47–118mg range)

Key Ingredients

flatbread 48.6mgpizza sauce 10.0mgbreadcrumbs 4.9mgpepperoni 4.5mgmeatballs 3.6mg

Cinnamon Knots

High Risk~92mg (55–138mg range)

Key Ingredients

cinnamon 50.4mgwheat flour 35.0mgpowdered sugar 6.4mg

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