Pizza nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Pizza Glycemic index (GI)
Pizza Glycemic load (GL)
Education:
General Medicine at YSMU
Pizza is a versatile dish with various interchangeable ingredients. Traditionally, pizza consists of wheat-based dough and toppings such as cheese and tomatoes. Depending on these toppings, the glycemic index of a pizza can naturally greatly vary.
Based on the numbers from The International Tables of Glycemic Index Values, cheese pizza from Canada has a glycemic index of 60. At the same time, pizza from Italy served with parmesan cheese and tomato sauce has a GI of 80 (1).
The pan “Super Supreme” pizza with a thick crust containing ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage, beef, pork, mushrooms, green pepper, onions, and black olives, has a glycemic index of 36±6. The GI of the same pizza with a thin and crisp crust falls in the range of 30±4. Stone-baked pizza with vegetables, pesto, and feta cheese has a GI of 54±4 (1).
Pizza with shredded mozzarella cheese and a tomato base from Australia has a glycemic index of 60 (2).
As most pizza toppings such as tomatoes, cheese, and meat have low glycemic indices, it can be presumed that a pizza’s glycemic index mostly depends on the qualities of the pizza dough. Research shows that pizzas made from refined wheat flour, instead of whole wheat or mixed flours, have a higher glycemic index (3).
Pizza, baked with sourdough instead of brewer’s yeast and leavened for a longer amount of time, resulted in a lower blood glucose level after consumption (4).
In conclusion, most types of commercial pizzas have moderate to high glycemic indices; however, through alteration of preparation methods, the glycemic index of a pizza can be lowered.
References
- https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
- https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/93/5/984/4597984
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340909542
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/42/10/e157
Important nutritional characteristics for Pizza
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
60 (medium)
Glycemic load
20 (medium)
Insulin index ⓘ
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26770180
64
Calories
266
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
31.03 grams
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 slice (107 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
6.9 (acidic)
Calcium
Sodium
Vitamin B1
Net carbs
Folate
Explanation: The given food contains more Calcium than 88% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calcium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Sodium, Vitamin B1, Net carbs, and Folate.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
188 mg of 1,000 mg
19%
Iron:
2.48 mg of 8 mg
31%
Magnesium:
24 mg of 420 mg
6%
Phosphorus:
216 mg of 700 mg
31%
Potassium:
172 mg of 3,400 mg
5%
Sodium:
598 mg of 2,300 mg
26%
Zinc:
1.34 mg of 11 mg
12%
Copper:
0.105 mg of 1 mg
12%
Manganese:
0.36 mg of 2 mg
16%
Selenium:
19.9 µg of 55 µg
36%
Choline:
16.4 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
188 mg
TOP 12%
Sodium
598 mg
TOP 16%
Iron
2.48 mg
TOP 28%
Phosphorus
216 mg
TOP 31%
Manganese
0.36 mg
TOP 42%
Magnesium
24 mg
TOP 46%
Selenium
19.9 µg
TOP 47%
Zinc
1.34 mg
TOP 47%
Copper
0.105 mg
TOP 50%
Potassium
172 mg
TOP 66%
Choline
16.4 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
358 IU of 5,000 IU
7%
Vitamin E :
0.83 mg of 15 mg
6%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.4 mg of 90 mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
0.39 mg of 1 mg
33%
Vitamin B2:
0.195 mg of 1 mg
15%
Vitamin B3:
3.825 mg of 16 mg
24%
Vitamin B5:
0 mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.08 mg of 1 mg
6%
Folate:
93 µg of 400 µg
23%
Vitamin B12:
0.42 µg of 2 µg
18%
Vitamin K:
6.7 µg of 120 µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.39 mg
TOP 22%
Folate
93 µg
TOP 25%
Vitamin A
358 IU
TOP 27%
Vitamin C
1.4 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B3
3.825 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin B2
0.195 mg
TOP 47%
Vitamin E
0.83 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B12
0.42 µg
TOP 51%
Vitamin K
6.7 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B6
0.08 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.39 g of 50 g
23%
Fats:
Daily Value: 15%
9.69 g of 65 g
15%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 11%
33.33 g of 300 g
11%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
43.17 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
2.42 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
0 mg of 280 mg
0%
Threonine:
410 mg of 1,050 mg
39%
Isoleucine:
564 mg of 1,400 mg
40%
Leucine:
1139 mg of 2,730 mg
42%
Lysine:
770 mg of 2,100 mg
37%
Methionine:
264 mg of 1,050 mg
25%
Phenylalanine:
664 mg of 1,750 mg
38%
Valine:
720 mg of 1,820 mg
40%
Histidine:
355 mg of 700 mg
51%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
Fiber content ratio for Pizza
Sugar:
3.58 g
Fiber:
2.3 g
Other:
27.45 g
All nutrients for Pizza per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% | 35% |
5.7 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 11.39g | 27% | 41% |
4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 9.69g | 15% | 35% |
3.4 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% | 39% |
37.9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 31.03g | N/A | 25% |
1.7 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 33.33g | 11% | 25% |
1.2 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | 44% |
21.9 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 2.48mg | 31% | 28% |
Equal to Beef
|
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% | 12% |
1.5 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 172mg | 5% | 66% |
1.2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | 46% |
5.8 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | 52% |
2.5 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | 33% |
Equal to Orange
|
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | 50% |
1.4 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 12% | 47% |
4.7 times less than Beef
|
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | 90% |
1.8 times more than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 31% | 31% |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 598mg | 26% | 16% |
1.2 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% | 27% |
46.7 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 8% | 31% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | 49% |
1.8 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 33% | 22% |
1.5 times more than Pea
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 15% | 47% |
1.5 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.83mg | 24% | 43% |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 70% |
1.5 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 18% | 51% |
1.7 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | 53% |
15.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0.24g | N/A | 54% |
61.8 times less than Margarine
|
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | 25% |
1.5 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 4.47g | 22% | 27% |
1.3 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.61g | N/A | 47% |
3.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | N/A | 35% |
28.1 times less than Walnut
|
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | 75% |
1.8 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0.56mg | 0% | 72% |
1.6 times less than Salmon
|
| Leucine | 1.14mg | 0% | 71% |
2.1 times less than Tuna
|
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | 73% |
1.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.26mg | 0% | 73% |
2.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.66mg | 0% | 70% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | 71% |
2.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | 73% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | 86% |
5.9 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 43% |
172.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.18g | N/A | 83% |
52.2 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 50% |
42.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 89% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 92% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 85% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.37g | N/A | 86% |
9 times less than Almond
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
15%
Total Fat
10g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
6%
Cholesterol 17mg
26%
Sodium 598mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
188mg
19%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
172mg
5%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.