PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust
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A classic 14-inch hand-tossed cheese pizza from Pizza Hut, featuring a golden, chewy crust with a slight crisp, topped with a savory tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese. The hand-tossed style offers a satisfying balance between a soft, bready interior and a lightly toasted exterior. Per 100g, it provides a moderate energy source with 275 kcal, primarily from carbohydrates and fats, along with a notable protein content.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the comforting, savory combination of warm, stretchy cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and the familiar, bready flavor of the hand-tossed crust. It's a versatile crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing and a staple of casual dining and social gatherings.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The meal is high in refined carbohydrates and sodium, which can lead to blood-sugar spikes and water retention. The cheese is a common dairy allergen, and the crust contains gluten. To counteract, pair a slice with a side salad or vegetables to add fiber and slow digestion, practice portion control by sticking to 1-2 slices, and drink water to help manage sodium intake.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a good amount of protein per serving for muscle maintenance.
- Contains calcium from the cheese for bone health.
- The hand-tossed crust has a more substantial, satisfying texture than thin crust.
- A convenient and popular meal option for groups.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'hand-tossed' method involves the pizzaiolo literally tossing and stretching the dough in the air, which uses centrifugal force to create a uniform thickness and incorporates air bubbles for a lighter, chewier texture.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 41.5 g |
| Energy | 275 kcal |
| Energy | 1152 kj |
| Protein | 12.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.4 g |
| Ash | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 33.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.57 g |
| Fructose | 0.93 g |
| Lactose | 0.33 g |
| Maltose | 1.2 g |
| Galactose | 0.13 g |
| Starch | 27.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 209 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 228 mg |
| Potassium, K | 183 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 674 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.40 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 16.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.46 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin | 4.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate, total | 108 ug |
| Folic acid | 60.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 48.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 149 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.38 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.57 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.36 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) | 7.7 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 1.3 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.64 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.88 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 2.6 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 | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.17 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 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.25 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.19 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.02 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.17 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 | 18.0 mg |
FAQ
How does the nutrition compare to a thin-crust version?
The hand-tossed crust is thicker and more bready, so it will generally have more calories and carbohydrates per slice than a thin-crust pizza of the same diameter, which has a cracker-like base.
Is this a good post-workout meal?
It can be, as it provides both carbohydrates to replenish glycogen and protein for muscle repair. However, its fat and sodium content means it's not the leanest option; consider a smaller portion and pair with water.
What is the main source of the 10.42g of fat per 100g?
The majority of the fat comes from the mozzarella cheese, with a smaller amount from any oil used in the dough or sauce preparation.