How many calories are in a slice of pizza?

One slice of 14" cheese pizza has 285 calories. Pepperoni adds about 28 more (313 cal), while thin crust saves 90 calories per slice. A personal 6" pizza has 560 calories total.

How many calories in a whole pizza?

A large 14" cheese pizza has about 2,280 calories (8 slices at 285 each). A medium 12" has about 1,440 calories (6 slices). Personal pizzas range from 500-900 calories depending on toppings.

Is pizza bad for weight loss?

Pizza is calorie-dense at 285 cal/slice with 640mg sodium. One slice isn't diet-breaking, but it's easy to overeat. For weight loss, limit to 1-2 thin crust slices with veggie toppings and pair with a large salad.

What nutrients are in pizza?

A slice of cheese pizza provides 12.2g protein, 35.7g carbs, 10.4g fat, and 2.5g fiber. It's high in sodium (640mg per slice) and saturated fat (4.8g). Pizza provides calcium from cheese but few other nutrients.

Is pizza keto-friendly?

Regular pizza is not keto-friendly with 33.2g net carbs per slice (carbs minus fiber). Even one slice exceeds most daily keto limits of 20-50g carbs. Cauliflower or fathead dough crusts are keto alternatives.

What's the healthiest pizza to order?

Choose thin crust (saves ~90 cal/slice), vegetable toppings, and light cheese. Avoid stuffed crust, extra cheese, and processed meats. Limit to 1-2 slices and add a side salad.

Which pizza toppings add the most calories?

Extra cheese adds 40-60 calories per slice. Pepperoni adds 28 calories, sausage 50, and bacon 30-40. Vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, and onions add almost no calories. Stuffed crust adds 100+ calories.

How does homemade pizza compare to delivery?

Homemade pizza can have 30-50% fewer calories. You control the cheese quantity, can use part-skim mozzarella, load up on vegetables, and make a thinner crust. A homemade slice is often 180-220 calories.

How much pizza should I eat?

For calorie control, 1-2 slices is a reasonable portion (285-570 calories). Balance with a side salad or vegetables. At 12.2g protein per slice, two slices provide meaningful protein but watch the sodium (1,280mg for 2 slices).

Is pizza better than a burger for calories?

A single pizza slice (285 cal) has more calories than a plain hamburger (254 cal), but people typically eat multiple slices. Two pizza slices (570 cal) exceed even a cheeseburger (313 cal).

Calories in Pizza - 285 cal per 1 slice cheese pizza (14") • Calvin • Calvin

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
1 slice cheese pizza (14")Standard	107g	285 cal
1 slice pepperoni pizza	113g	313 cal
1 slice thin crust	75g	195 cal
1 personal pizza (6")	210g	560 cal
1 slice supreme/combo	125g	325 cal