Chicago Deep Dish

Chicago Deep Dish is a thick, deep-dish pizza originating from Chicago, Illinois, characterized by its high edge of dough that holds a generous amount of cheese, chunky tomato sauce, and various toppings like sausage or pepperoni. It's baked in a round, deep pan, creating a pie-like structure where the cheese is often placed directly on the dough, followed by toppings and sauce on top.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the thick crust, fat from the cheese and meats, and provides protein from the cheese and toppings, with a rough calorie estimate of 600-900 calories per slice depending on size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Calcium	400 mg
Iron	4 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a signature dish of Chicago, often debated against New York-style pizza for its unique inverted layering, and nutritionally, its dense composition makes it a hearty, indulgent meal rather than a light option.