Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, regular crust
Whole food · Fast Foods
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This is a classic, hearty slice from a pizza chain, featuring a savory, crumbled sausage topping on a regular crust. The crust offers a satisfying chew, while the sausage provides a salty, meaty flavor with a slightly coarse texture. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of energy, delivering a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and fats in each bite.
Calorie split: 16% protein · 44% carbs · 40% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the satisfying combination of savory, umami-rich sausage, melted cheese, and a soft-yet-crispy crust. It's a staple of casual social gatherings, game nights, and quick family dinners, embodying a sense of comfort and convenience.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The regular crust and processed sausage can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike and are often high in sodium and saturated fat. To counteract this, pair a slice with a large, leafy green salad to add fiber and volume, or choose a thin-crust option to reduce the refined carbohydrate load. Those watching sodium should be mindful of portion size.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick and convenient source of energy (280 kcal/100g).
- Offers a moderate amount of protein (11.5g/100g) from the sausage and cheese.
- Contains dietary fiber (2.3g/100g), especially if the crust is whole-wheat.
- A familiar, comforting food that's easy to share and portion.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The sausage topping on American pizza is often a specific blend of pork, fennel seed, and paprika, a flavor profile distinct from Italian salsiccia.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 43.1 g |
| Energy | 280 kcal |
| Energy | 1170 kj |
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.3 g |
| Ash | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Sucrose | 0.20 g |
| Glucose | 0.80 g |
| Fructose | 1.0 g |
| Lactose | 0.30 g |
| Maltose | 0.93 g |
| Galactose | 0.09 g |
| Starch | 23.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 144 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 193 mg |
| Potassium, K | 197 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 633 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.35 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 20.3 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.7 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.34 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate, total | 88.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 53.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 35.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 126 ug |
| Choline, total | 26.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.48 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 68.0 ug |
| Retinol | 60.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 91.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 352 iu |
| Lycopene | 1884 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 23.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.51 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.07 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 | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.19 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 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 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 | 0.22 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 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.05 g |
| Cholesterol | 23.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Fast foods, nachos, with cheese — USDA does not publish this profile for Fast Food.
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.19 g |
| Leucine | 0.52 g |
| Lysine | 0.16 g |
| Methionine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.23 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.14 g |
| Valine | 0.25 g |
| Arginine | 0.21 g |
| Histidine | 0.14 g |
| Alanine | 0.29 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.92 g |
| Glycine | 0.15 g |
| Proline | 0.53 g |
| Serine | 0.22 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is the sausage topping typically pork?
Yes, traditional pizza chain sausage is most commonly made from ground pork, seasoned with herbs like fennel and spices.
How does the regular crust differ from thin or deep-dish?
A regular crust is a standard, medium-thickness base that is soft and chewy, offering a balance between the crispness of thin crust and the bready, substantial nature of deep-dish.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Absolutely. Use a whole-wheat or cauliflower crust, top with lean turkey sausage, load up on vegetables, and use part-skim mozzarella to reduce fat and increase fiber.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.80 kcal/g · 16% calories from protein · 2.3 g fiber · 3.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 3.21 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.