Calories in Pizza, with pepperoni, from school lunch, medium crust
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Pizza, with pepperoni, from school lunch, medium crust contains 256 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, NFS (147 g) provides about 376 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 21% 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 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 484 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.8 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Total sugars C | 5.8 g | |
| Protein C | 13.6 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.28 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.1 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 84 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Choline C | 30.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 178 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 46 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 310 mg | 25% |
| Potassium C | 345 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 22.7 µg | 41% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein13.6 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 11.4 g)
- Fiber4.3 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars5.8 gin the top quarter of pizza (median 3.4 g)
- Fat9.2 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 11.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gin the lowest quarter of pizza (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium484 mgbelow the median for pizza (median 521 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 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 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.088 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 94 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,900 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 52 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 38 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza with pepperoni, from school lunch, thin crust | 254 | 12.8 g | 31.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from school lunch, thick crust | 259 | 14.4 g | 28.3 g | 9.8 g |
| Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread | 254 | 14 g | 31.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese | 243 | 14 g | 27.2 g | 8.4 g |
| Chicken fillet sandwich, from school cafeteria | 251 | 14.6 g | 29.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat | 229 | 12 g | 27.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; with condiments | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 g |
| Hamburger (McDonalds) | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 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 256 kcal. 1 piece, NFS (147 g): about 376 kcal. 1 surface inch (5.8 g): about 15 kcal. 1 personal size pizza, 5-7" diameter (170 g): about 435 kcal.
Is pizza high in protein?
Pizza contains 13.6 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in 1 piece, NFS (147 g). About 21% 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 29.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fiber and 5.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pizza?
Pizza contains 9.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pizza contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (70% DV), selenium (41% DV), phosphorus (25% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pizza?
100 g contains 484 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, with pepperoni, from school lunch, medium crust has 256 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 2708644. 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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