Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, thick crust
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This is a hearty, satisfying slice from a classic American pizza chain, featuring a thick, chewy, bready crust that provides a substantial base. The generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese delivers a rich, savory, and slightly salty flavor with a satisfying pull. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense meal where the carbohydrates from the crust are the dominant macronutrient.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the comforting, indulgent combination of warm, melted cheese, savory tomato sauce, and a soft, chewy crust that's perfect for dipping. It's a versatile crowd-pleaser, serving as a go-to for family dinners, parties, and casual gatherings, deeply embedded in modern social culture.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The thick crust and refined flour can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike, and the meal can be high in sodium and saturated fat. Those monitoring blood sugar or calorie intake should be cautious. To counteract this, pair a smaller portion with a large, leafy green salad to increase fiber and volume, and choose water over sugary soda to avoid adding more simple sugars.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick and convenient source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a good amount of protein from the cheese and dough.
- Contains calcium from the dairy topping.
- Satisfying and filling due to its thick crust and fat content.
- A popular social food that brings people together.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The world's largest pizza ever made was baked in Rome in 2012, measuring over 13,000 square feet—roughly the size of two basketball courts!
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 43.0 g |
| Energy | 271 kcal |
| Energy | 1133 kj |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.5 g |
| Ash | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 33.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Sucrose | 0.20 g |
| Glucose | 0.50 g |
| Fructose | 0.72 g |
| Lactose | 0.57 g |
| Maltose | 1.3 g |
| Galactose | 0.11 g |
| Starch | 25.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 179 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 209 mg |
| Potassium, K | 169 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 597 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.34 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 18.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.2 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.36 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 106 ug |
| Folic acid | 66.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 40.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 152 ug |
| Choline, total | 16.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.35 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 69.0 ug |
| Retinol | 61.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 93.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 360 iu |
| Lycopene | 1927 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 22.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 2.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.62 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 10.0 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.57 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.85 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.04 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 | 2.8 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 | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.31 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 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.27 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 | 17.0 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
How does the thick crust affect the nutrition compared to thin crust?
A thick crust significantly increases the carbohydrate and calorie content per slice, as it uses more refined flour dough. This makes it more filling but also more energy-dense than a thin-crust version.
Is the cheese on pizza a good source of protein?
Yes, mozzarella cheese is a complete protein, providing all essential amino acids. However, it also comes with saturated fat and sodium, so it's best enjoyed in balance.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Absolutely. Use a whole-wheat or cauliflower crust for more fiber, load up on vegetable toppings, use part-skim mozzarella, and control the portion size by making personal-sized pizzas.