Calories in Pizza, cheese, gluten-free thick crust
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Pizza, cheese, gluten-free thick crust contains 261 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, medium pizza (93 g) provides about 243 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pizza on FoodFactly (266 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 18% of the Daily Value for calcium and 16% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 261 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 477 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 3.3 g | |
| Protein C | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 46 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.081 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 11.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 234 mg | 18% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 147 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 111 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 6 µg | 11% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 41%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.8 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 11.4 g)
- Fiber2.9 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.3 gbelow the median for pizza (median 3.4 g)
- Fat11.9 gabove the median for pizza (median 11.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium477 mgbelow the median for pizza (median 521 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.94 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.88 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.083 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 49 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,590 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 24 µg |
| Retinol C | 42 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 25 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pizza
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quesadilla, with vegetables | 253 | 8.1 g | 29.2 g | 11.3 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Sausage Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust | 277 | 11 g | 31.2 g | 12 g |
| Taquito, egg | 281 | 9.9 g | 29.2 g | 13.6 g |
| Pizza with cheese and extra vegetables, thick crust | 240 | 9.5 g | 29.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg roll, with shrimp | 258 | 6.7 g | 27.1 g | 13.6 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Sausage Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 273 | 11.1 g | 31.8 g | 11.2 g |
| Egg roll, with chicken or turkey | 266 | 7.6 g | 27 g | 14.1 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, Pan Crust | 276 | 10.9 g | 32.9 g | 11.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pizza?
100 g of pizza has 261 kcal. 1 piece, medium pizza (93 g): about 243 kcal. 1 surface inch (6.9 g): about 18 kcal. 1 piece, small pizza (90 g): about 235 kcal.
How much protein is in pizza?
Pizza contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.3 g in 1 piece, medium pizza (93 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pizza, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.4 g).
How many carbs are in pizza?
Pizza has 30.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pizza?
Pizza contains 11.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pizza contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (31% DV), calcium (18% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV), Niacin (B3) (14% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pizza?
100 g contains 477 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pizza have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pizza, cheese, gluten-free thick crust has 261 kcal, while pizza, cheese topping, regular crust, frozen, cooked has 268 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708694. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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