Calories in Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust
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Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust contains 289 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, medium pizza (88 g) provides about 254 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from carbohydrates and 18% 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 37% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 21% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 289 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.4 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.7 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 641 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.6 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 3.1 g | |
| Protein C | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 50 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.8 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.28 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 62 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 24.1 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 198 mg | 15% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 226 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 220 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 20.2 µg | 37% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 32%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein13 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 11.4 g)
- Fiber2.9 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.1 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 3.4 g)
- Fat16.4 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 11.6 g)
- Saturated fat5.7 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium641 mgin the top quarter of pizza (median 521 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.071 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.52 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.077 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 50 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,630 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 52 µg |
| Retinol C | 46 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 44.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 25 µg |
| Folate, food C | 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 285 | 12.3 g | 23.2 g | 15.8 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Thin Crust | 295 | 12.3 g | 26.3 g | 15.7 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, NFS, on wheat bun | 290 | 11.6 g | 21.6 g | 17.4 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, beef, on wheat bun | 290 | 11.6 g | 21.6 g | 17.4 g |
| Sausage English muffin sandwich | 300 | 13.5 g | 22.8 g | 17.2 g |
| BURGER KING, Original Chicken Sandwich | 286 | 12.1 g | 26.2 g | 14.7 g |
| Chimichanga, chicken | 304 | 12.5 g | 25.8 g | 16.4 g |
| Italian sausage sandwich on wheat | 293 | 15.2 g | 21.4 g | 16.3 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 289 kcal. 1 piece, medium pizza (88 g): about 254 kcal. 1 surface inch (6.5 g): about 19 kcal. 1 piece, small pizza (86 g): about 249 kcal.
Is pizza high in protein?
Pizza contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.4 g in 1 piece, medium pizza (88 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pizza, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.4 g).
How many carbs are in pizza?
Pizza has 23.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pizza?
Pizza contains 16.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pizza contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV), Thiamin (B1) (21% DV) and phosphorus (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pizza?
100 g contains 641 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pizza have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pizza, with meat, whole wheat thin crust has 289 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 2708689. 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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