School Cafeteria Pizza Slice

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The School Cafeteria Pizza Slice is a rectangular, thick-crust pizza served in American K-12 schools, typically featuring a sweet tomato sauce, a layer of melted processed mozzarella cheese, and sometimes small bits of sausage or pepperoni. It's a staple of the National School Lunch Program, designed for mass production and kid-friendly appeal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This slice is generally high in carbohydrates from the refined flour crust and moderate in fat from the cheese, providing a quick energy source. A single slice typically offers around 300-350 calories, with some protein from the cheese and added vitamins from the fortified flour and tomato sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	33 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	620 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its unique rectangular shape and slightly sweet sauce are iconic to a generation of American students, making it a nostalgic comfort food. Nutritionally, it's a fortified food, often enriched with iron and B vitamins to help meet children's dietary needs in a school setting.