Italian Sausage Pizza

Italian Sausage Pizza is a classic pizzeria staple featuring a savory, often spicy pork sausage as the star topping. It typically includes a tomato-based sauce, mozzarella cheese, and sometimes bell peppers or onions on a yeast-leavened dough base. While its roots are in Italian-American cuisine, it has become a global favorite.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical slice is a balanced but energy-dense meal, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the crust, protein from the sausage and cheese, and fat from both. It's a significant source of calories, often ranging from 250 to 400 per slice depending on size and recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	285 kcal
Protein	12.5 g
Carbs	31 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4.5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	190 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Phosphorus	160 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (107 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The sausage topping is a direct culinary descendant of Italian regional sausages, seasoned with fennel and anise, which were brought over by immigrants. Nutritionally, it's a complete meal in one slice, offering all three macronutrients, but the sodium and saturated fat content are notably high.