Pastrami Pizza
Pastrami pizza is a fusion dish that combines the classic Italian-American pizza base with the bold, smoky flavors of Jewish deli pastrami. Typically featuring a tomato sauce or white sauce base, mozzarella cheese, and generous slices of seasoned, cured beef pastrami, it often includes complementary toppings like pickles, mustard, or onions. This creation is largely a product of American culinary innovation, particularly popular in New York City's deli-pizzeria crossover spots.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat due to the pastrami and cheese, with a moderate to high carbohydrate content from the crust. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins (especially B12) from the beef, along with calcium from the cheese, and a single large slice can range from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1250 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
Per 1 large slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a delicious mash-up of two iconic immigrant food traditions in America—Italian and Jewish—showcasing culinary creativity. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of complete protein but is also very high in sodium, making it an indulgent treat rather than an everyday meal.
