LITTLE CAESARS 14" Cheese Pizza, Thin Crust
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A classic, crispy thin-crust pizza from Little Caesars, delivering a satisfying crunch with a light, airy base. It features a simple, savory blend of tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, offering a balanced nutritional profile with a good protein-to-carb ratio for a quick meal.
Calorie split: 21% protein · 30% carbs · 49% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the immediate, satisfying crunch of the thin crust and the straightforward, comforting flavor of melted cheese and tomato. It's a go-to for a quick, affordable, and shareable meal that fits into casual gatherings or a solo treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The thin crust can lead to rapid consumption and potential overeating, and the refined carbs may cause blood-sugar spikes. To counteract, pair a slice with a side salad or vegetables to increase fiber and fullness, and practice mindful portion control.
Key benefits
- Good source of protein per 100g
- Moderate calorie density for a pizza
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains dietary fiber from crust and tomato sauce
- Simple, recognizable ingredient list
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Little Caesars' signature thin crust is designed to be crispy all the way through, a texture achieved by baking it directly on the oven deck rather than on a pan.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 41.2 g |
| Energy | 309 kcal |
| Energy | 1294 kj |
| Protein | 16.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.0 g |
| Ash | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.89 g |
| Fructose | 0.89 g |
| Lactose | 0.07 g |
| Maltose | 0.66 g |
| Galactose | 0.25 g |
| Starch | 17.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 422 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.64 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 297 mg |
| Potassium, K | 177 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 455 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.21 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 28.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin | 0.85 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.71 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 123 ug |
| Retinol | 116 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 542 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 2.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.87 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.6 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.3 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.27 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.32 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.7 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.4 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.38 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 | 0.02 g |
| Cholesterol | 39.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.14 g |
| Threonine | 0.56 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.80 g |
| Leucine | 1.7 g |
| Lysine | 1.3 g |
| Methionine | 0.46 g |
| Cystine | 0.44 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.96 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.82 g |
| Valine | 1.1 g |
| Arginine | 0.70 g |
| Histidine | 0.26 g |
| Alanine | 0.51 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid | 4.8 g |
| Glycine | 0.40 g |
| Proline | 1.7 g |
| Serine | 1.1 g |
FAQ
How does the nutrition compare to a regular crust pizza?
Thin crust typically has fewer calories and carbohydrates per slice than a regular or deep-dish crust of the same size, as there is less dough.
Is this pizza a good source of calcium?
Yes, the mozzarella cheese provides a significant amount of calcium, which is important for bone health.
Can I make this pizza at home?
You can replicate the style by using a pre-made thin crust, a simple tomato sauce, and shredded low-moisture mozzarella, baking it at a high temperature until the crust is crisp.
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 3.09 kcal/g · 21% calories from protein · 1.6 g fiber · 2.8 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: 2.57 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.