Frozen Cheese Pizza Slice

A Frozen Cheese Pizza Slice is a pre-made, frozen portion of pizza topped with cheese, typically mozzarella, and a tomato-based sauce on a yeast-leavened crust. It is a staple of convenience food, originating from the commercialization and mass production of Italian-American pizza in the mid-20th century.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This slice is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the cheese, with a moderate amount of protein. A typical slice provides around 250-350 calories, along with calcium from the cheese and some iron and B vitamins from the fortified flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	13 g
Carbs	33 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg

Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the ultimate fusion of Italian culinary tradition with American fast-paced lifestyle and food technology. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a hyper-palatable, energy-dense food designed for long shelf life and quick preparation, which has made it a ubiquitous household item globally.