Pizza Marinara

Pizza Marinara is a classic Neapolitan pizza featuring a simple tomato sauce base with garlic, oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil, notably without any cheese. It is one of the oldest and most traditional pizza styles, originating from Naples, Italy, and was historically a quick, affordable meal for sailors and workers.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the crust, with moderate healthy fats from olive oil and minimal protein. A typical serving provides around 200-300 calories, along with key nutrients like lycopene from tomatoes, antioxidants from garlic, and vitamin E from the olive oil.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	580 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Vitamin A	30 µg RAE
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Folate	60 µg
Selenium	12 µg

Per 1 slice (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Pizza Marinara is celebrated for its simplicity and is a protected traditional product under Italy's TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) status. Nutritionally, it offers a lighter, dairy-free alternative that highlights the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, particularly from its core ingredients of tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.