LITTLE CAESARS 14" Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust
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Little Caesars' 14" Large Deep Dish Cheese Pizza is a thick, buttery, and bready foundation for a generous layer of melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce. The deep dish crust offers a satisfying, cake-like chew that contrasts with the gooey cheese and savory sauce. Per 100g, it provides a substantial 12.63g of protein, making it a more filling option than many standard pizzas.
Calorie split: 19% protein · 46% carbs · 35% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the satisfying, hearty experience of the thick crust and the classic, comforting combination of melted cheese and tomato sauce. It's a go-to for affordable, shareable comfort food that hits a nostalgic, savory craving.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The refined flour crust and cheese can cause blood-sugar spikes and is high in sodium and saturated fat, which may concern those with heart health or blood sugar management goals. To counteract, pair a smaller slice with a large side salad or roasted vegetables to add fiber, and drink water instead of sugary soda.
Key benefits
- High protein content per serving supports satiety
- Convenient, ready-to-eat meal source
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains calcium from the cheese
- Familiar, comforting flavor profile
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Little Caesars' signature Deep Dish is often called 'Pizza! Pizza!' because the original deal offered two pizzas for the price of one, a marketing slogan that became synonymous with the brand.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 44.9 g |
| Energy | 263 kcal |
| Energy | 1100 kj |
| Protein | 12.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.2 g |
| Ash | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.94 g |
| Fructose | 1.1 g |
| Lactose | 0.07 g |
| Maltose | 1.4 g |
| Galactose | 0.15 g |
| Starch | 24.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 224 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 221 mg |
| Potassium, K | 160 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 432 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.31 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 30.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.44 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin | 3.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.43 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 76.0 ug |
| Retinol | 71.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 334 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.81 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.39 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.8 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.2 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.18 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.61 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.2 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.92 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 23.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.16 g |
| Threonine | 0.43 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.63 g |
| Leucine | 1.3 g |
| Lysine | 1.1 g |
| Methionine | 0.31 g |
| Cystine | 0.47 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.77 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.51 g |
| Valine | 0.81 g |
| Arginine | 0.62 g |
| Histidine | 0.29 g |
| Alanine | 0.35 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.94 g |
| Glutamic acid | 4.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.45 g |
| Proline | 1.6 g |
| Serine | 0.87 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How does the nutrition compare to a thin-crust pizza?
The deep dish crust is denser and higher in calories, carbohydrates, and fat per slice than a typical thin-crust pizza, but it also delivers more protein due to the larger amount of dough and cheese.
Is this pizza a good source of fiber?
No, with only 1.3g of fiber per 100g, it is low in dietary fiber. Pairing it with fiber-rich vegetables can help balance the meal.
What are the main allergens in this pizza?
The primary allergens are wheat (from the crust) and milk (from the cheese). It may also contain soy in the sauce or dough.
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 2.63 kcal/g · 19% calories from protein · 1.3 g fiber · 3.7 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: 2.70 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.