Pizza
Pizza is a beloved dish originating from Naples, Italy, that typically consists of a leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients like meats, vegetables, and herbs. It is baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a crispy crust and melted, bubbly toppings.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A standard slice of cheese pizza is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the crust, protein from the cheese, and fats from both the cheese and any oils used. It provides key nutrients like calcium and lycopene (from tomatoes), with a typical calorie range of 250-350 calories per slice depending on size and toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 272 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 34 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 551 mg |
| Calcium | 201 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg |
| Potassium | 198 mg |
| Vitamin A | 73 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg |
| Phosphorus | 172 mg |
| Selenium | 17.6 µg |
Per 1 slice (107 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pizza has evolved from a humble Neapolitan street food into a global culinary icon with countless regional variations, from New York-style to Japanese mayo pizza. Nutritionally, the lycopene in cooked tomato sauce is more bioavailable than in raw tomatoes, making it a surprisingly good source of this antioxidant.
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