Cheese Pizza with Dipping Sauce

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Cheese Pizza with Dipping Sauce is a popular variation of the classic pizza, typically featuring a thin, crispy crust topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and often a blend of other cheeses like provolone or parmesan. It is commonly served with a side of marinara or garlic butter sauce for dipping, enhancing its savory flavor. This dish has its roots in Italian-American cuisine and has become a global comfort food staple.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the cheese, with a moderate amount of protein from the dairy. A single slice (about 1/8 of a 12-inch pizza) can provide around 250-350 calories, along with calcium and some vitamins from the tomato sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	600 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	64 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Calcium	400 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin D	2 mcg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Selenium	30 mcg

Per 2 slices (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cheese pizza is often seen as a universal crowd-pleaser, bridging casual dining and social gatherings. Nutritionally, the combination of cheese and tomato sauce offers a good source of calcium and lycopene, an antioxidant associated with heart health.