Cheese Pizza

Cheese pizza is a classic Italian-American dish featuring a round, baked flatbread topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, most commonly mozzarella. It originated in Naples, Italy, but has become a global staple, with countless regional variations from New York thin-crust to Chicago deep-dish.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical slice is high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the cheese, while providing a moderate amount of protein. It's a good source of calcium and offers around 200-300 calories per standard slice, depending on thickness and toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	272 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	33 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2.3 g
Sugar	4.2 g
Sodium	551 mg
Calcium	201 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	198 mg
Vitamin A	74 µg
Vitamin B12	0.5 µg
Phosphorus	172 mg
Selenium	14 µg
Folate	55 µg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cheese pizza is often considered a universal 'comfort food' and a common first food for children in many Western countries. Nutritionally, the combination of simple carbs and fat can make it highly palatable, which is why it's a popular but often indulgent choice.