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Pizza Calories: Per Slice, by Crust and ToppingNeapolitan to Deep Dish
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Pizza is eaten everywhere, in wildly different styles: a thin Neapolitan margherita in Naples, a New York slice, a Chicago deep dish, a delivery large with stuffed crust. The calories per slice vary more than you'd guess.
The quick answer: per slice
| Slice | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Large (14 in / 35 cm) cheese, hand-tossed, ⅛ | 270-300 |
| Large pepperoni, hand-tossed, ⅛ | 300-340 |
| Large thin crust cheese, ⅛ | 200-240 |
| Large "meat lovers" / supreme, ⅛ | 350-430 |
| Large stuffed crust, ⅛ | 350-420 |
| New York slice (from an 18 in pie) | 300-400 |
| Chicago deep dish, 1 slice | 450-650 |
| Sicilian / square, 1 piece | 300-400 |
Whole pizzas
| Pizza | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Neapolitan margherita (~30 cm, one person) | 800-1,000 |
| Neapolitan diavola / salami | 950-1,150 |
| Large cheese, hand-tossed (8 slices) | 2,100-2,400 |
| Large pepperoni (8 slices) | 2,400-2,700 |
| Medium (12 in) cheese (8 slices) | 1,600-1,900 |
| Personal / small (8-10 in) | 600-900 |
A Neapolitan pizza is meant for one person and is lighter than its size suggests: a thin base, light mozzarella and very little oil.
What changes the number
| Factor | Effect per slice (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Thin crust instead of hand-tossed | −50 to −80 |
| Stuffed crust | +60 to +100 |
| Pan / deep dish base | +80 to +200 |
| Extra cheese | +40 to +80 |
| Pepperoni | +30 to +50 |
| Sausage or bacon | +50 to +80 |
| Vegetables (peppers, onions, mushrooms) | +5 to +15 |
| Chicken | +20 to +40 |
| Garlic dipping sauce (1 pot) | +150 to +220 |
| Ranch on the side (2 tbsp) | +130 to +150 |
The sides
| Side | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Garlic bread (2 pieces) | 250-350 |
| Chicken wings (6, with sauce) | 450-650 |
| Cheesy bread / breadsticks (4) | 500-700 |
| Fries | 300-450 |
| Soft drink (500 ml) | 200-220 |
| Cookie / brownie dessert (1 portion) | 300-450 |
Fitting pizza into your week
- Decide your number of slices before you start, and plate them instead of eating from the box.
- Thin crust and vegetables keep it under 250 a slice.
- Add a side salad to fill up before the second or third slice.
- Skip the dipping sauce. One garlic pot can match a whole slice.
- Share sides, or skip them. Wings and cheesy bread can double the meal.
- Order a Neapolitan for one instead of a large delivery pizza to "share" with yourself.
Logging pizza
"Pizza" in a food database could be a slice or a whole pie, and nobody knows what size the slice was. In DietTracker you say "three slices of large pepperoni, thin crust, and a garlic dip" or "a whole margherita at a Neapolitan place", and it estimates that, with macros.
Eating out often? See our guide to counting calories at restaurants, or try DietTracker free.