Margherita pizza calories come to 358 for one 132 g restaurant slice, or 271 per 100 g. The number to notice is sodium: that single slice carries 713 mg, 31% of the daily value, and a second slice takes you to 1,426 mg before any sides reach the table.
358kcal
1 slice · 132 g, restaurant cheese pizza
16%protein
14.3 gProtein
44 gCarbs
13.9 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Restaurant cheese pizza · per 132 g
Calories
358 kcal
Protein
14.3 g
Carbohydrate
44 g
Fat
13.9 g
Saturated fat
5.6 g
Cholesterol
22 mg
Sodium
713 mg
Potassium
223 mg
Iron
3.3 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Margherita pizza: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 slice (132 g)
358
14.3 g
43.8 g
13.9 g
713 mg
18%
Medium-pizza slice (93 g)
252
10.1 g
30.8 g
9.8 g
502 mg
13%
Personal size (224 g)
607
24.2 g
74.3 g
23.6 g
1,210 mg
30%
100 g
271
10.8 g
33.2 g
10.5 g
540 mg
14%
3 × 1 slice (132 g)
1,073
42.8 g
2,138 mg
5 × 1 slice (132 g)
1,789
71.3 g
3,564 mg
One slice is 358 calories, three are 1,073
Slice size moves the total more than anything else on a margherita. The default here is a 132 g restaurant slice at 358 calories, about 18% of a day's calorie daily value. A slice cut from a medium pizza weighs closer to 93 g and lands at 252 calories, while a personal-size pie of 224 g reaches 607 calories, roughly 30% of the daily value on its own.
Few people stop at one slice. Two 132 g slices add up to 715 calories, three come to 1,073, and five reach 1,789. That last figure is a full day's worth of eating for many people, served as one plate of pizza. Protein climbs as well, from 28.5 g for two slices to 42.8 g for three, but it never keeps pace with the calories.
If you want a limit that holds, decide the slice count before the box opens. Counting slices is easier than guessing grams, and every extra 132 g slice adds another 358 calories to the total.
Half the calories come from carbs
Carbohydrates supply 49% of the calories in margherita pizza, fat 35% and protein 16%. Per 100 g that works out to 33.2 g of carbs, 10.5 g of fat and 10.8 g of protein. The crust carries most of the carbs; the cheese and oil carry most of the fat.
Saturated fat sits at 4.2 g per 100 g, measured against a daily value of 20 g, so a couple of large slices take a real share of it. Sugar is low at 3.3 g per 100 g, and fiber is modest at 2.2 g. A full 132 g slice gives 2.9 g of fiber, which is not much for a food built mainly on dough.
Protein is respectable for a cheese pizza: 14.3 g per slice, 29% of the daily value. Still, at 16% of calories it plays a supporting role. Margherita delivers energy first and protein second, so pairing it with something leaner balances the meal.
Sodium is the row to watch
One 132 g slice holds 713 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2300 mg daily value. That is a lot for a food that does not taste especially salty, and it adds up fast. Two slices carry 1,426 mg, three carry 2,138 mg, and five reach 3,564 mg, well past the full daily value.
Smaller slices help but do not solve it. A 93 g slice from a medium pizza still brings 502 mg, 22% of the daily value, and a personal-size pizza sits at 1,210 mg, or 53%. Per 100 g the figure is 540 mg, so even a modest portion counts.
If you watch sodium, let the rest of the day work around the pizza: unsalted sides, fresh fruit, plain vegetables and water rather than salty snacks. Cholesterol, by contrast, is low at 17 mg per 100 g against a daily value of 300 mg, so it is not the number to worry about here.
Build the plate around one or two slices
Margherita works best as part of a meal rather than the whole meal. A green salad with a light dressing, a bowl of vegetable soup or a side of roasted vegetables adds volume and fiber, which makes stopping at one or two slices easier.
Potassium comes in at 169 mg per 100 g against a daily value of 4700 mg, so the pizza contributes little there. Vegetables and fruit on the side fill that gap and bring the color the plate is missing.
For logging, slice weight matters more than the name on the box. A thin medium-pizza slice at 252 calories and a thick restaurant slice at 358 look similar in a photo but are not the same entry. Brands such as Papa John's or Russo's make their own versions, so check the label when there is one. BodyPal can log a slice from a photo, which saves weighing it at the table.
How does margherita pizza compare?
Here is how margherita pizza stacks up against Sicilian, Pizza Hut pan and Domino's pizza, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the lightest slice pick Domino's at 278 calories and 257 per 100 g, with the least fat at 9 g. Margherita and Sicilian tie at 358 per slice and 271 per 100 g, while Pizza Hut pan carries the most fat and sodium at 12.6 g and 624 mg per 100 g.
Most popular margherita pizza brands in the United States
5Butch's Pizza Original Cheese and Pepperoni Super Thin Crust1/3 pizza · 123 g252 kcal
Each label covers that product's own crust and cheese load, so thin-crust and gluten-free pies read lower per 100 g than the restaurant slice above. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Margherita pizza FAQs
How many calories are in a slice of margherita pizza?
A 132 g slice is about 358 calories. A slice cut from a medium pizza (93 g) is 252 calories.
Is margherita pizza good for weight loss?
A 132 g slice is 358 calories with 14.3 g protein and 43.8 g carbs, so two slices come to 716 calories.
Is margherita pizza lighter than Pizza Hut pan pizza?
Per 100 g it is 271 calories against 280 for a Pizza Hut pan cheese pizza, so a 132 g slice is 358 calories versus 370 for the same weight of pan pizza.
How much protein is in margherita pizza?
About 10.8 g per 100 g, so a 132 g slice has 14.3 g protein alongside 13.9 g fat.
How many calories are in a personal margherita pizza?
A personal-size margherita pizza of 224 g has about 607 calories, 30% of the daily value. It also brings 24.2 g of protein and 1,210 mg of sodium, more than half the daily sodium value.
How much sodium is in a slice of margherita pizza?
One 132 g slice has 713 mg of sodium, 31% of the daily value. A smaller 93 g slice from a medium pizza has 502 mg, and two large slices reach 1,426 mg.
How many carbs are in margherita pizza?
Margherita pizza has 33.2 g of carbs per 100 g and 43.8 g in a 132 g slice. Carbs supply 49% of its calories, with only 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g.
How many calories are in three slices of margherita pizza?
Three 132 g slices of margherita pizza come to 1,073 calories, with 42.8 g of protein and 2,138 mg of sodium. Two slices are 715 calories.
