Calories in Pizza, cheese, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust
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Pizza, cheese, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust contains 266 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, medium pizza (86 g) provides about 229 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from fat and 17% 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 36% of the Daily Value for selenium, 33% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 32% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol C | 17 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 540 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 33.3 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 3.6 g | |
| Protein C | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 69 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.39 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 129 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.42 µg | 18% |
| Choline C | 16.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 188 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 216 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 172 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 19.9 µg | 36% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 33%
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
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for pizza (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.6 gabove the median for pizza (median 3.4 g)
- Fat9.7 gbelow the median for pizza (median 11.6 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gabove the median for pizza (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium540 mgabove the median for pizza (median 521 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.08 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 92 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,920 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 58 µg |
| Retinol C | 61 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 43.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 52 µg |
| Folate, food C | 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust | 266 | 11.4 g | 33.3 g | 9.7 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust | 265 | 10.8 g | 33.5 g | 9.8 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, thick crust | 271 | 10.8 g | 33.2 g | 10.5 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 257 | 10.8 g | 33.2 g | 9 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 275 | 12 g | 33.4 g | 10.4 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 273 | 11.3 g | 31.9 g | 11.2 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Sausage Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 273 | 11.1 g | 31.8 g | 11.2 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 271 | 11.9 g | 31.2 g | 10.9 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 266 kcal. 1 piece, medium pizza (86 g): about 229 kcal. 1 surface inch (6.2 g): about 16 kcal. 1 piece, small pizza (80 g): about 213 kcal.
Is pizza high in protein?
Pizza contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.8 g in 1 piece, medium pizza (86 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in pizza?
Pizza has 33.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pizza?
Pizza contains 9.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (22% 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 (36% DV), Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), Folate (B9) (32% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV) and Vitamin B12 (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pizza?
100 g contains 540 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pizza have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pizza, cheese, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust has 266 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 2708616. 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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