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Little Caesars' 14-inch Original Round Meat and Vegetable Pizza is a classic, no-frills American-style pie with a golden, chewy regular crust. Each bite delivers a savory blend of seasoned beef, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions atop a tangy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Nutritionally, it's a moderate-calorie option for a slice, offering a solid protein punch (12g) alongside its carbs and fats.
Calorie split: 20% protein · 38% carbs · 42% fat
↓ Full nutritionPeople love it for its familiar, comforting flavor profile—the salty, savory meat and veggies paired with the classic cheese and sauce hit a nostalgic, satisfying note. It's a versatile crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing at gatherings, game nights, or as a quick family dinner.
The pizza can be high in sodium and refined carbs, which may cause blood sugar spikes and water retention. For those watching their intake, pairing a slice with a side salad (with olive oil dressing) adds fiber and healthy fat to slow digestion. Opting for just one slice and loading up on non-starchy vegetables is a practical portion control tip.
Little Caesars' signature 'Pizza! Pizza!' deal, offering two pizzas for the price of one, was introduced in 1979 and became a cultural phenomenon, making it one of the most recognized pizza slogans in history.
| Water | 51.1 g |
| Energy | 243 kcal |
| Energy | 1017 kj |
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.3 g |
| Ash | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 1.1 g |
| Fructose | 0.92 g |
| Lactose | 0.07 g |
| Maltose | 1.5 g |
| Galactose | 0.13 g |
| Starch | 16.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 167 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 207 mg |
| Potassium, K | 195 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 578 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 27.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 3.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.61 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 48.0 ug |
| Retinol | 46.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 211 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.90 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.73 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.22 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.7 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.6 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.1 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 g |
| Cholesterol | 31.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.11 g |
| Threonine | 0.39 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.55 g |
| Leucine | 1.0 g |
| Lysine | 0.58 g |
| Methionine | 0.28 g |
| Cystine | 0.34 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.60 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.45 g |
| Valine | 0.65 g |
| Arginine | 0.58 g |
| Histidine | 0.35 g |
| Alanine | 0.47 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.93 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.47 g |
| Proline | 0.95 g |
| Serine | 0.69 g |
How does the nutrition compare to a cheese-only pizza from the same chain?
The Meat and Vegetable pizza will generally have slightly more protein and a few more calories per slice due to the added meat and vegetable toppings, while the carbohydrate and fat content remains relatively similar.
Is this a good post-workout meal?
It can be. The protein from the cheese and meat aids muscle recovery, and the carbohydrates from the crust help replenish glycogen stores. However, be mindful of the fat and sodium content if you're eating it immediately after intense exercise.
What are the main allergens in this pizza?
The primary allergens are wheat (in the crust), milk (in the cheese), and soy (often present in the dough conditioners and processed meat). It may also contain traces of other allergens from the shared kitchen environment.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.96 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.