Hawaiian Pizza

Hawaiian pizza is a popular pizza variety featuring a classic tomato sauce and cheese base topped with sweet pineapple chunks and savory ham or Canadian bacon. It was invented in Canada by Greek immigrant Sam Panopoulos in 1962, not in Hawaii, and has since become a globally recognized and often debated pizza topping combination.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical slice of Hawaiian pizza is moderately high in carbohydrates from the crust and sugars from the pineapple, with a significant amount of fat and protein from the cheese and ham. It provides key nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamin C, with a single slice generally containing around 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	700 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	50 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Hawaiian pizza is famous for sparking a passionate 'love it or hate it' debate, particularly regarding the use of pineapple on pizza. Nutritionally, it represents an unusual fusion, combining the savory umami of cured meat with the sweet acidity of fruit, creating a distinct sweet-and-salty flavor profile.