Sausage pizza topping

Sausage pizza topping features savory, seasoned ground meat (often pork or turkey) crumbled or sliced over cheese and tomato sauce on pizza dough. It's a classic American-Italian topping, popularized by pizzerias across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It's high in protein and fat, with moderate carbs from the crust. A typical slice (1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) provides around 250-350 calories, along with iron and B vitamins from the meat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	720 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	60 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1/4 pizza (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Sausage topping often includes fennel or anise seeds, giving it a distinctive, slightly sweet flavor that contrasts with the salty cheese. Nutritionally, it adds significant protein but also saturated fat, making it a hearty but indulgent choice.