Ham and pineapple pizza

Ham and pineapple pizza, often called Hawaiian pizza, features a tomato-based sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, and pineapple chunks on a yeast dough base. It was invented in Canada in the 1960s by a Greek-born chef, not in Hawaii, and has since become a globally popular and sometimes controversial topping combination.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is typically high in carbohydrates from the crust and in fat from the cheese and ham, while providing a moderate amount of protein. A standard slice (about 1/8 of a 12-inch pizza) generally ranges from 250 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	370 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	820 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin A	60 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

Per 2 slices (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The sweet and savory contrast of pineapple and ham on pizza sparked a famous global debate, with some countries like Iceland's president jokingly threatening to ban it. Nutritionally, the pineapple adds a small amount of vitamin C and bromelain, an enzyme that can aid digestion, to an otherwise rich dish.