Ham and Pineapple Thin Crust

Ham and Pineapple Thin Crust recipe videos

Ham and Pineapple Thin Crust is a popular pizza variant featuring a crispy, thin base topped with savory ham, sweet pineapple chunks, melted cheese, and tomato sauce. It's a modern twist on classic pizza, often associated with Hawaiian-style variations, though its exact origins are debated. This dish is widely enjoyed in pizzerias and home kitchens globally for its balanced sweet-savory flavor profile.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the cheese, with moderate protein from the ham. A typical serving (about 1/4 of a 12-inch pizza) provides around 250-350 calories, along with calcium, vitamin C from pineapple, and some B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	780 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Vitamin A	40 µg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	18 µg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg

Per 1 slice (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of fusion cuisine, blending Italian pizza techniques with tropical flavors, though its association with Hawaii is largely a marketing invention. Nutritionally, the pineapple adds a natural sweetness and bromelain, an enzyme that can aid digestion, making it a slightly more complex choice than traditional savory pizzas.