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This is a classic, hearty slice of American-style pizza, featuring a soft, chewy hand-tossed crust topped with a savory tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and crumbled Italian sausage. Each 100g serving delivers a satisfying balance of protein from the meat and cheese, alongside the comforting carbohydrates of the crust. It's a calorie-dense, flavorful staple that provides quick energy and a good dose of protein.
People love it for the iconic combination of savory, spiced sausage, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese on a satisfyingly chewy crust. It's a versatile comfort food, perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a convenient, flavorful meal.
The high sodium content from processed sausage, cheese, and sauce can be a concern for those monitoring blood pressure. The refined carbs in the crust can cause blood-sugar spikes, and it's a common source of gluten and dairy allergens. To mitigate, pair a slice with a large, leafy green salad dressed with olive oil to add fiber and healthy fats, which can slow digestion and blunt the glycemic response.
The 'hand-tossed' crust style is a distinctly American innovation, developed to create a thicker, chewier base than the traditional thin Neapolitan crust, allowing it to support heavier toppings like sausage.
| Water | 43.5 g |
| Energy | 273 kcal |
| Energy | 1140 kj |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.2 g |
| Ash | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g |
| Sucrose | 0.40 g |
| Glucose | 1.1 g |
| Fructose | 1.1 g |
| Lactose | 0.37 g |
| Maltose | 0.87 g |
| Galactose | 0.08 g |
| Starch | 23.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 137 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 196 mg |
| Potassium, K | 183 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 594 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.34 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 22.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.60 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.48 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 2.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.21 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.16 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.02 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.14 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg |
Is this pizza a good source of protein?
Yes, at 11.08g of protein per 100g, it provides a substantial amount, primarily from the Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese, making it more protein-rich than many other fast-food options.
How does the hand-tossed crust differ from thin crust?
Hand-tossed crust is kneaded and stretched by hand, resulting in a thicker, chewier, and more bread-like texture compared to a thin, crispy crust. It's designed to hold heavier toppings without becoming soggy.
What makes the sausage topping flavorful?
The sausage is typically an Italian-style pork sausage seasoned with fennel, garlic, paprika, and other herbs and spices, which infuse the pizza with a savory, slightly spicy, and aromatic flavor as it cooks.