Pizza Napoletana
Pizza Napoletana is a traditional Neapolitan pizza characterized by its soft, thin center and puffy, charred crust, made with simple, high-quality ingredients. It typically features a base of San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese (often fior di latte or buffalo mozzarella), fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil. This iconic dish originates from Naples, Italy, and is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A typical serving is moderately high in carbohydrates from the crust and provides a good amount of protein and fat from the cheese. It offers key nutrients like calcium, lycopene from tomatoes, and various B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 800-1000 kcal for a whole 12-inch pizza.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 900 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 100 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1800 mg |
| Calcium | 450 mg |
| Lycopene | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 4 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
Per 1 whole 12-inch (30.5 cm) pizza (approx. 250-300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Authentic Pizza Napoletana is cooked in a wood-fired oven at extremely high temperatures (around 485°C or 905°F) for just 60-90 seconds, creating its signature leopard-spotted, charred crust while keeping the center soft and pliable.
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