Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

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Sausage and Mushroom Pizza is a classic Italian-American dish featuring a savory combination of spicy or mild Italian sausage and earthy mushrooms atop a tomato-sauce base and melted cheese. Originating from Italian immigrant communities in the United States, it has become a globally popular pizza variety.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is typically high in carbohydrates from the crust, with significant fat from the cheese and sausage, and moderate protein from the meat and dairy. A standard slice provides roughly 250-350 calories, along with nutrients like calcium, iron, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	272 kcal
Protein	11.4 g
Carbs	30.1 g
Fat	11.1 g
Fiber	1.8 g
Sugar	3.9 g
Sodium	630 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	195 mg
Vitamin A	55 µg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 µg
Phosphorus	155 mg
Selenium	18 µg

Per 1 slice (107 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents the fusion of Italian culinary traditions with American ingredient preferences, while nutritionally, the mushrooms add a unique umami flavor and valuable antioxidants without excessive calories.