The Works
"The Works" is a loaded pizza or loaded baked potato style dish, typically featuring a generous combination of toppings like pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and extra cheese. It is a popular menu item in American pizzerias and diners, representing a hearty, all-in-one meal. The name signifies that it comes with 'everything' or all the standard toppings available.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in calories, fat, and sodium due to the combination of multiple meats, generous cheese, and often a rich sauce. It provides a substantial amount of protein from the meats and cheese, along with carbohydrates from the crust or potato base, and some vitamins from the vegetable toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
Per 1 large slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The concept of 'The Works' reflects a cultural preference for abundance and value, offering a maximalist eating experience in a single serving. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a meal that combines multiple food groups but is best enjoyed in moderation due to its dense caloric and fat content.
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