PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust
Whole food · Fast Foods
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This is a classic, indulgent slice of American fast-food pizza, featuring a thick, fluffy, golden-brown pan crust that is soft and slightly chewy. It's generously topped with a savory, slightly spicy tomato sauce, a blanket of melted mozzarella cheese, and rounds of salty, cured pepperoni. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense comfort food, with a significant portion of its energy coming from fats and refined carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 16% protein · 44% carbs · 40% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the satisfying, comforting combination of salty, savory, and umami flavors, with the textural contrast between the crispy-edged crust, gooey cheese, and chewy pepperoni. It's a universally recognized and versatile food, often the centerpiece for casual gatherings, movie nights, and family dinners.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sodium, saturated fat, and refined carbohydrate content can contribute to blood sugar spikes and is a concern for those managing blood pressure or heart health. To counteract, pair a slice with a large, vinegar-dressed side salad to add fiber and volume, practice strict portion control (e.g., limit to one or two slices), and ensure the rest of your day's meals are lower in sodium and higher in vegetables.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick and convenient source of energy
- Offers a complete protein source from cheese and meat
- Contains calcium from the dairy cheese
- Can be a social food that brings people together
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The pepperoni on American pizza is a distinct product from Italian salami; it was invented in the early 1900s by Italian-American butchers specifically for use as a pizza topping.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 41.2 g |
| Energy | 291 kcal |
| Energy | 1216 kj |
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.1 g |
| Ash | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.33 g |
| Fructose | 0.37 g |
| Lactose | 0.37 g |
| Maltose | 0.80 g |
| Galactose | 0.08 g |
| Starch | 26.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 147 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 193 mg |
| Potassium, K | 187 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 676 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.42 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.42 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin | 3.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 103 ug |
| Folic acid | 57.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 46.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 143 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.51 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.92 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 3.0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.94 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.04 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) | 21.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 2.1 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.8 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 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.50 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.35 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 | 0.02 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 | 0.03 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 | 0.24 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.18 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 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.05 g |
| Cholesterol | 23.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust — USDA does not publish this profile for PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza.
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g |
| Threonine | 0.38 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.48 g |
| Leucine | 0.93 g |
| Lysine | 0.71 g |
| Methionine | 0.21 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.55 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.42 g |
| Valine | 0.60 g |
| Arginine | 0.53 g |
| Histidine | 0.32 g |
| Alanine | 0.48 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.83 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.8 g |
| Glycine | 0.44 g |
| Proline | 1.0 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
Is this pizza a good source of protein?
Yes, a single 118g slice provides about 11.5g of protein, primarily from the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, which can contribute meaningfully to daily protein needs.
Why is the pan crust so high in calories?
The pan crust is thicker and often prepared with more oil or butter in the pan, leading to a higher fat and calorie density compared to thinner crust styles like thin or hand-tossed.
How does the sodium content compare to daily limits?
A single slice can contain over 600mg of sodium, which is about 25-30% of the recommended daily limit for adults, making it easy to exceed limits with just a couple of slices.
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 2.91 kcal/g · 16% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 1.9 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: 3.61 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.