Ham and pineapple pizza
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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.
🍽️ 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.
💡 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.