Pizza
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
237
Density
2.37kcal/g
Protein / 100g
9.2g
Carbs / 100g
30.3g
Fat / 100g
7.9g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Pizza has 2.37 calories per gram (237 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Slice | 76 g | 180 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 237 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein9.2 g / 100 g16% of calories
- Carbs30.3 g / 100 g53% of calories
- Fat7.9 g / 100 g31% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Pizza is 16× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (2.37 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Pizza is 5.2× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (2.37 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Pizza is 1.1× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (2.37 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about pizza
- How many calories are in 100 grams of pizza?
- Pizza contains 237 calories per 100 g, along with 9.2 g of protein, 30.3 g of carbohydrates, and 7.9 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of pizza?
- Pizza has a calorie density of 2.37 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one slice of pizza?
- One slice of Pizza weighs about 76 g and provides roughly 180 calories.
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