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This is a slice of Domino's signature Ultimate Deep Dish pizza, featuring a thick, buttery, and slightly chewy crust that provides a sturdy base for a generous layer of tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory Italian sausage. The bite offers a rich, savory flavor profile with the salty, spiced sausage balancing the tangy sauce and creamy cheese. Nutritionally, a 100g serving provides a substantial 11g of protein from the meat and cheese, but is also energy-dense with 277 calories.
People love it for the comforting, indulgent combination of a thick, buttery crust, gooey cheese, and the robust, savory flavor of the seasoned sausage, making it a classic crowd-pleaser. It's a go-to for casual gatherings and a reliable comfort food that delivers a satisfying, hearty experience.
The deep-dish style is very calorie-dense and high in sodium, which can contribute to bloating and is a concern for those managing blood pressure or blood sugar levels. To counteract this, pair a single slice with a large side salad with vinaigrette to add volume and fiber, and drink plenty of water to help manage sodium intake.
The 'deep dish' style was invented in Chicago in 1943, specifically to accommodate more toppings and cheese than a traditional thin-crust pizza, essentially reversing the order of ingredients with cheese on the bottom and sauce on top.
| Water | 43.1 g |
| Energy | 277 kcal |
| Energy | 1159 kj |
| Protein | 11.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.0 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Sucrose | 0.30 g |
| Glucose | 0.50 g |
| Fructose | 0.83 g |
| Lactose | 0.67 g |
| Maltose | 1.4 g |
| Galactose | 0.08 g |
| Starch | 24.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 154 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 207 mg |
| Potassium, K | 188 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 677 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 19.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.40 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.37 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.50 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.54 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.1 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 | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.25 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 | 0.26 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.20 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.02 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.18 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 | 23.0 mg |
Is this pizza a good source of protein?
Yes, a 100g serving contains about 11g of protein, primarily from the sausage and mozzarella cheese, making it a reasonably protein-rich meal option.
Why is the crust so thick and buttery?
The 'Ultimate Deep Dish' crust is a trademarked style from Domino's, designed to be a rich, buttery, and flaky pastry-like base that can hold a large amount of toppings without becoming soggy.
How does the nutrition compare to a thin-crust pizza?
A deep-dish slice is significantly more calorie-dense and higher in fat and carbohydrates per gram than a thin-crust counterpart, due to the thicker, enriched dough and greater volume of cheese and sauce.