White Pizza

White Pizza, or 'Pizza Bianca', is a traditional Italian pizza that skips the classic tomato sauce. Instead, it features a base of olive oil, garlic, and a generous layer of melted cheeses, often ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, sometimes topped with herbs like rosemary or spinach.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat and carbohydrates from the cheese and dough, providing a good amount of protein and calcium. A standard serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, depending on the crust thickness and cheese quantity.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	700 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin C	1 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Cholesterol	30 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of Roman street food and represents a simpler, older style of pizza before tomatoes from the Americas became widely used in Italian cooking. Nutritionally, the absence of acidic tomato sauce can make it a milder option for some digestive systems.