Heart of Palm Pizza

Heart of Palm Pizza is a creative, plant-based pizza alternative that uses sliced or shredded hearts of palm as the base or a primary topping, often combined with a traditional or cauliflower crust. It typically features ingredients like tomato sauce, mozzarella-style vegan cheese, and fresh herbs. This dish is a modern fusion creation popular in health-conscious and vegan culinary circles, particularly in North America and Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally lower in carbohydrates and calories than a traditional pizza, while providing a good source of fiber and plant-based protein. A typical serving offers a moderate calorie count, with key nutrients including potassium, vitamin C, and iron from the hearts of palm and vegetable toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	380 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	95 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the innovative use of a tropical ingredient (hearts of palm, harvested from palm trees) to reinvent a classic comfort food for modern dietary preferences. Nutritionally, hearts of palm are unique for being a low-calorie, high-fiber source of minerals like potassium and manganese, often compared in texture to artichoke hearts.