Calories in Pizza, cheese, stuffed crust
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Pizza, cheese, stuffed crust contains 274 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, medium pizza (100 g) provides about 274 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 38% from fat 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 31% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 29% of the Daily Value for selenium and 27% 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 | 274 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 615 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2.9 g | |
| Protein C | 12.2 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 117 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.3 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.32 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.33 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 125 µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 17.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 238 mg | 18% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 249 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 229 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 16 µg | 29% |
% 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 44%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein12.2 gabove the median for pizza (median 11.4 g)
- Fiber1.7 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.9 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 3.4 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium615 mgin the top quarter of pizza (median 521 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 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 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.091 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.9 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 87 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 935 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 45 µg |
| Retinol C | 110 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 43.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 50 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, stuffed crust | 274 | 12.2 g | 30 g | 11.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, Stuffed Crust | 274 | 12.2 g | 30 g | 11.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 271 | 11.9 g | 31.2 g | 10.9 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Cheese Pizza, Pan Crust | 280 | 11.7 g | 29.9 g | 12.6 g |
| White pizza, cheese, thick crust | 280 | 11.8 g | 31.8 g | 11.4 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 280 | 12.9 g | 31.6 g | 11.4 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | 265 | 12.9 g | 29 g | 10.8 g |
| Quesadilla, chicken, with vegetables | 270 | 11.3 g | 28.2 g | 12.1 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 274 kcal. 1 piece, medium pizza (100 g): about 274 kcal. 1 surface inch (7.7 g): about 21 kcal. 1 piece, large pizza (148 g): about 406 kcal.
Is pizza high in protein?
Pizza contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.2 g in 1 piece, medium pizza (100 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pizza, that is above the median (median 11.4 g).
How many carbs are in pizza?
Pizza has 30 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pizza?
Pizza contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.8 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 Folate (B9) (31% DV), selenium (29% DV), Thiamin (B1) (27% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV) and Niacin (B3) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pizza?
100 g contains 615 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pizza have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pizza, cheese, stuffed crust has 274 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 2708618. 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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