Cheese and Tomato Pizza

Cheese and Tomato Pizza is a classic Italian dish featuring a thin, crispy dough base topped with a vibrant tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted cheese, often mozzarella. It's a simple yet iconic combination that originated in Naples, Italy, and has become one of the most popular foods worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical slice is moderate in carbohydrates from the crust and provides a good amount of protein and calcium from the cheese, though it can be high in fat depending on the cheese type. A standard serving generally ranges from 200 to 300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	272 kcal
Protein	11.8 g
Carbs	33.6 g
Fat	10.4 g
Fiber	2.3 g
Sugar	4.2 g
Sodium	551 mg
Calcium	201 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	173 mg
Vitamin A	76 µg RAE
Vitamin C	3.8 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 µg
Phosphorus	159 mg
Selenium	13.4 µg

Per 1 slice (107 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This pizza is often considered the 'Margherita' style, which was famously created in 1889 to represent the colors of the Italian flag: red (tomato), white (mozzarella), and green (basil, though not always included in the basic cheese and tomato version).