Sausage and Cheese Pizza

Sausage and Cheese Pizza is a popular Italian-American dish consisting of a baked dough base topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and savory sausage. It typically features mozzarella cheese and crumbled Italian sausage, though variations exist. The dish is widely associated with pizzerias across the United States and Italy.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the crust, fat from the cheese and sausage, and provides a good amount of protein. A typical serving is calorie-dense, often ranging from 600 to 800 kcal per large slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	680 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	3 g
Sodium	1450 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Zinc	3.0 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5.0 mg

Per 1 large slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a staple of casual dining and social gatherings in many countries. Nutritionally, it's a significant source of calcium and phosphorus from the cheese, alongside the protein from the sausage.