Calories in Pizza, extra cheese, thick crust
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Pizza, extra cheese, thick crust contains 272 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, medium pizza (99 g) provides about 269 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% 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 37% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 34% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% 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 | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 547 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.8 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 3.3 g | |
| Protein C | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 75 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.81 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.6 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 146 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 16.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 203 mg | 16% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 224 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 167 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 18.5 µg | 34% |
% 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 47%
- Fat 36%
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
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for pizza (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.3 gbelow the median for pizza (median 3.4 g)
- Fat11 gbelow the median for pizza (median 11.6 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gabove the median for pizza (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium547 mgabove the median for pizza (median 521 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 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 | 2.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.093 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 89 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,840 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 68 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 43.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 63 µg |
| Folate, food C | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINO'S 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 273 | 11.3 g | 31.9 g | 11.2 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 271 | 11.9 g | 31.2 g | 10.9 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Sausage Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 273 | 11.1 g | 31.8 g | 11.2 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, thick crust | 271 | 10.8 g | 33.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, pepperoni topping, regular crust | 282 | 11.7 g | 32 g | 11.9 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, NS as to type of crust | 282 | 11.7 g | 32 g | 11.9 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, thin crust | 282 | 11.7 g | 32 g | 11.9 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust | 282 | 11.7 g | 32 g | 11.9 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 272 kcal. 1 piece, medium pizza (99 g): about 269 kcal. 1 surface inch (7.2 g): about 20 kcal. 1/2 English muffin (58 g): about 158 kcal.
Is pizza high in protein?
Pizza contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.3 g in 1 piece, medium pizza (99 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in pizza?
Pizza has 31.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pizza?
Pizza contains 11 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% 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) (37% DV), selenium (34% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Niacin (B3) (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 547 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pizza have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pizza, extra cheese, thick crust has 272 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 2708623. 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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