Crust to Topping–a Guide to Every Pizza Slice Calorie

Are you a fitness enthusiast, and to watch your calorie intake you want to know how many calories your pizza slice has? 

This article is for you. 

In this article, I’ll help you understand the pizza slice calories from all pizza sizes up to 28 inches and all pizza types from regular crust to Detroit style. 

Yeah, the details can be lengthy, but don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple.

Key Takeaways

• Pizza slice calories vary based on size, crust type, toppings, and even how it’s sliced.
• A standard 14-inch pizza with regular crust has 284 calories per slice.
• Thin crust pizzas have fewer calories than regular or thick crust pizzas.
• Toppings like cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and bacon add the most calories.
• Vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and peppers add very few calories.
• Stuffed crusts and specialty pizzas can add significant calories.
• Choose thin crust, load up on veggies, and go easy on cheese to save calories.
• Be mindful of portion sizes and drink water to avoid overeating.

Understanding the Standard Pizza Slice Size, Calories 

A standard 14-inch pizza with regular crust contains 2270 calories, according to the USDA. This pizza weighs 853 grams and is usually cut into 8 slices. Therefore, each slice of a 14 inch pizza has approximately 284-285 calories.

Thus, by calculating the per square inch calories from standard pizza, you can calculate any size pizza calories and determine the number of calories in each slice, whether it’s cut into 4 slices or 12. 

Yet, it can be a huge task.

Don’t worry, I’ve done it for you.

Calories in a Regular Crust Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Slice

The table below outlines the calorie counts for specific slices of a regular-crust pepperoni or cheese pizza based on the standard calorie values for regular cheese pizza provided by the USDA.

Pizza Size	Calories in Whole Pizza	When Cut  into 4 Slices	When Cut into 6 Slices	When Cut  into  8 Slices	When Cut  into 10 Slices	When Cut  into  12 Slices	When Cut  into 16 Slices
6 Inch	417	104	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
7 Inch	567	142	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
8 Inch	740	185	123	NR	NR	NR	NR
10 Inch	1,157	289	193	145	NR	NR	NR
12 Inch	1,666	417	278	208	167	139	NR
14 Inch	2,270	568	378	284	227	189	141
16 Inch	2,963	740	494	370	296	247	185
18 Inch	3,744	936	624	468	374	312	234
20 Inch	4,628	1157	771	578	463	386	289
22 Inch	5600	1400	933	700	560	467	350
28 Inch	9080	2270	1513	1135	908	757	567

Note:

By considering the pizza slice calories according to the cut, you can order these customized slices to control the calorie allowance or satiety per person.

Small Pizzas are not recommended to slice into 8, 10, 12, or 16 slices.

Calories in a Thin Crust Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Slice

Below, the table describes the whole pizza calories and per slice calories when thin crust pizza is sliced into 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 slices, respectively.

Pizza Size	Calories in Whole Pizza	When Cut  into 4 Slices	When Cut into 6 Slices	When Cut  into  8 Slices	When Cut  into 10 Slices	When Cut  into  12 Slices	When Cut  into 16 Slices
6 Inch	367	91.75	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
7 Inch	500	125	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
8 Inch	652	163	109	NR	NR	NR	NR
10 Inch	1018	254	170	127	NR	NR	NR
12 Inch	1467	367	244	183	147	122	NR
14 Inch	2000	500	333	250	200	167	125
16 Inch	2608	652	435	326	260	217	163
18 Inch	3296	824	549	412	329	275	206
20 Inch	4075	1018	679	509	407	339	255
22 Inch	4932	1233	822	616	493	411	308
28 Inch	8000	2000	1333	1000	800	667	500

Note:

Understanding the calorie content of pizza slices based on how they are cut allows you to order customized slices, controlling the calorie intake or satisfaction for each person.

It’s not advisable to divide small pizzas into 8, 10, 12, or 16 slices.

Calories in a Thick Crust Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza Slice

A thick-crust pizza slice from a 14-inch pizza has 300 calories. So, a whole pizza of 14-inch size has 2400 calories. 

Pizza Size	Calories in Whole Pizza	When Cut  into 4 Slices	When Cut into 6 Slices	When Cut  into  8 Slices	When Cut  into 10 Slices	When Cut  into  12 Slices	When Cut  into 16 Slices
6 Inch	440	110	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
7 Inch	599	125	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
8 Inch	783	196	130	NR	NR	NR	NR
10 Inch	1223	305	204	153	NR	NR	NR
12 Inch	1760	440	293	220	176	147	NR
14 Inch	2400	600	400	300	240	200	150
16 Inch	3131	783	522	391	313	261	196
18 Inch	3957	989	660	495	396	330	247
20 Inch	4892	1223	815	611	489	407	306
22 Inch	5920	1480	987	740	592	493	370
28 Inch	9581	2395	1597	1198	958	798	599

Note:

By understanding the calorie content of pizza slices based on their size, you can make customized orders to manage the calorie intake or portion size for each person. It’s important to note that smaller pizzas are not typically sliced into 8, 10, 12, or 16 slices.

How Many Calories Does a Neapolitan Pizza Have?

Neapolitan pizza serves one to 2 persons on average and has about 700-1000 calories. So a 10-inch pizza cut in 6 slices may have 117 to 167 calories per slice.

How Many Calories Does a Detroit Style Pizza Slice Have?

The number of calories in a Detroit-style pizza slice varies depending on the size of the slice and the toppings. On average, a Detroit-style pizza slice or single serving has around 350 calories. This is slightly higher than the average calorie count of a New York-style pizza slice, which is around 300 calories.

Here is a table of the calorie count of some popular Detroit-style pizza slices:

Pizza	Calories per slice
Pizza Hut Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza	290
Domino’s Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza	340
Little Caesars Detroit Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	350
Jet’s Pizza Detroit Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	450
Lou Malnati’s Detroit-style Pepperoni Pizza	300

How Many Calories Does a Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Slice Have?

A slice or single serving of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza has around 498 calories. This is higher than the average calorie count of a New York-style pizza slice, which is around 300 calories. The high-calorie count of Chicago-style deep dish pizza is because of its thick crust and generous amount of toppings.

Pizza	Calories per slice
Giordano’s Chicago Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	510
Lou Malnati’s Chicago Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	490
Gino’s East Chicago Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	420
Uno Pizzeria & Grill Chicago Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	480
Pizano’s Chicago Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza	470

How Many Calories Do Additional Toppings Add to Your Pizza?

You’ve now explored pizza slice calories based on sizes, crusts, and toppings. 

But how about the extra toppings? 

This simplified chart displays added topping calories for all pizza sizes. By knowing them, you can expect how many additional calories your pizza slices may have. 

BTW, they’ve got nothing to do with the crust type.

Toppings	6’ Pizza	7’ Pizza	8’ Pizza	10’ Pizza	12’ Pizza	14’ Pizza	16’ Pizza	18’ Pizza	20’ Pizza	22’ Pizza	28’ Pizza
Pepperoni	9	12.48	16	25.5	37	50	65	82	102	123	200
Mushrooms	2.75	3.75	4.8	7.64	11	15	19.57	25	30	37	60
Sausage	15.5	21.22	28	43	62	85	111	140	173	210	339
Bacon	7.8	11	14	22	31	43	56	71	88	106	172
Extra cheese	14	19	25	40	57	78	101	129	159	192	311
Black olives	5	6	8	13	18	25	33	41	51	62	100
Chicken	15	20	26	41	59	80	104	132	163	197	319
Ham	3	4	4.8	8	11	15	20	25	30	37	60
Pesto	8	12	15	23	34	46	60	76	94	113	183
Beef	9	13	16	26	37	50	65	83	102	123	200
Anchovies	2	3	4	7	10	13	17	21	26	32	52
Salami	6	9	11	18	26	35	45	58	71	86	140

 

Note

Some toppings like pineapple, spinach, broccoli and bell peppers add little calories. So, the amount is pretty negligible in a pizza slice.

How Do the Pizza Crust Thickness and Toppings Affect Pizza Slice Calories?  

The calorie content of a pizza can vary significantly based on the toppings and crust type used. Here’s a breakdown of how these factors affect pizza calories:

Toppings

• Meat toppings like pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham are high in fat and calories. Likewise, cheese also increases the pizza calories the same way. Additional meat or cheese can add 50-70 calories to your pizza slice.
• Vegetables, like mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes, are relatively low in calories, so they don’t affect your pizza slice calories much. They merely add 5-10 calories per slice.

Crust Type

• Thin Crust: Thin crust pizzas mean fewer carbs…a thin crust pizza may have 50 calories less than a regular crust pizza slice.
• Thick Crust (Pan, Deep Dish): Thick crust pizzas, such as pan or deep-dish pizzas, contain more dough, making them higher in calories. The thick, fluffy crust contributes 50-70 calories to the pizza slice.
• Stuffed Crust: Stuffed crust pizzas have additional cheese or other fillings in the crust, increasing the calorie content of the pizza by 100 calories per slice.

Specialty Pizzas

• Speciality pizzas often come with unique and calorie-dense ingredients such as pesto sauce, barbecue sauce, or exotic cheeses. These ingredients can add considerable calories to the pizza.

Tip to Reduce Your Pizza Slice Calories

If you have been educating yourself about pizza calories, for sure you want to eat tasty but mindfully. Below, I’ve shared some tips to help you enjoy pizzas without eating more calories.

Choose Thin Crust

Thin-crust pizzas tend to have fewer calories compared to thick or stuffed crusts. Opt for thin crust options to cut down on calories.

Load Up on Veggies

Pile on vegetables like mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. They add flavor and texture without packing on too many calories.

Go Easy on Cheese

Cheese is delicious, but it’s also high in calories. Ask for light cheese or less cheese when ordering your pizza.

Avoid Processed Meat and Pick Lean Proteins

If you want meat on your pizza, go for lean proteins like chicken or turkey instead of fatty meats like sausage or pepperoni.

Watch the Portions

Be mindful of portion sizes. Don’t eat the whole pizza in one go. Save some for later or share with friends.

Be Sauce Smart

Pizza sauce can vary in calories. Opt for tomato-based sauces over creamy ones, as they tend to be lower in calories.

Ditch the Extras

Avoid stuffed crusts and extra toppings like bacon or extra cheese. They add extra calories without much nutritional value.

Consider Whole Wheat

Some places offer whole wheat crust, which is healthier than regular white crust. It’s a good option if you’re health-conscious.

Blot Away Excess Oil

If your pizza is oily, use a napkin to blot away the excess oil. This simple trick can reduce the calorie content.

Stay Hydrated

Drink water with your pizza. Sometimes, we mistake thirst for hunger, leading us to eat more than we need.

Remember, making small changes can add up to big calorie savings. Enjoy your pizza, but do so smartly!

In Short

 The calorie content of a pizza depends on the combination of toppings, crust type, sauces, and additional ingredients used in its preparation. If you’re looking for a lower-calorie option, choose a thin crust, opt for vegetable toppings, and be mindful of the cheese quantity to reduce the overall calorie count of your pizza.