Pizza: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of pizza (1 slice (1/8 large pizza), 106 g) has 270 kcal. Per 100 g: 254 kcal.
Pizza is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 10.7 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber) and 10.9 g fat: about 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What pizza provides most
- High in folate (vitamin B9): 162 µg per 100 g, 41 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 18.9 µg per 100 g, 34 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 0.6 µg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.26 mg per 100 g, 22 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 10.7 g per 100 g, 21 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B3 (niacin): 3 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 534 mg.
Pizza per serving
The serving is 1 slice (1/8 large pizza), 106 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 slice (1/8 large pizza) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 29.7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g | 11.5 g |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 566 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Baked crust | 55 | 149 |
| Tomato sauce | 20 | 10 |
| Mozzarella cheese | 28 | 84 |
| Olive oil | 3 | 27 |
| Total | 106 | 270 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Baked crust is calculated with USDA Italian bread.
For comparison, USDA has a record of the ready-made dish («Pizza, cheese topping, regular crust, frozen, cooked», NDB 21224) with 268 kcal per 100 g; this recipe gives 254.
Pizza nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 254 kcal | — |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21 % |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 14 % |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 20 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 21.2 mg | 7 % |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 10 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars | 2.8 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 53.1 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.38 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.11 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 7 % |
| Vitamin K | 5.6 µg | 5 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.26 mg | 22 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 18 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 3 mg | 19 % |
| B6 | 0.07 mg | 4 % |
| B9 · Folate | 162 µg | 41 % |
| B12 | 0.6 µg | 25 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14 % |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10 % |
| Magnesium | 22.7 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg | 12 % |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 23 % |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 11 % |
| Selenium | 18.9 µg | 34 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.19 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, pizza ranks 16th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, pizza is in the top 10 for folate (vitamin B9) (9th).
Where it comes from
Naples, Italy.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a pizza?
A reference serving (1 slice (1/8 large pizza), 106 g) has 270 kcal: 254 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a pizza?
In the reference recipe: baked crust (55 g), tomato sauce (20 g), mozzarella cheese (28 g), olive oil (3 g).
How much protein does pizza have?
10.7 g per 100 g; 11.3 g in 1 slice (1/8 large pizza).
How many carbs does pizza have?
28 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2 g is fiber and 2.8 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does pizza have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: folate (vitamin B9), 41 %; selenium, 34 %; vitamin B12, 25 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 22 %.
Where does pizza come from?
Naples, Italy. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Bread, italian (NDB 18033) · Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve (NDB 6931) · Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk (NDB 1026) · Oil, olive, salad or cooking (NDB 4053)
One serving (1 slice (1/8 large pizza)) is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers