Is Margherita Pizza Healthy? Nutrition, Calories & Better Swaps
Margherita Pizza nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: slice, 120 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | 294 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,025 kJ | 1,230 kJ |
| Protein | 11 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 11 g |
| incl. saturated | 4.2 g | 5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 32 g | 38 g |
| incl. sugars | 3.2 g | 3.8 g |
| incl. fiber | 2 g | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.4 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
245 kcal (1,025 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 11/9/32 g
Serving (slice, 120 g) — 294 kcal (1,230 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: medium fiber: low
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Margherita pizza gets grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
For
- Protein: 13 g per serving — 23% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Salt: 1.4 g per serving — 28% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
- Saturated fat: 5 g per serving — 25% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving (slice, 120 g) has 294 kcal, 13 g protein, 11 g fat and 38 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Margherita is the simplest pizza — dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil — with less salt and fat than pepperoni or meat pizzas.
protein 18%fat 33%carbs 49%
Margherita Pizza calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of Margherita pizza has 368 calories and 200 g has 490. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 123 | 5.5 / 4.5 / 16 | 1 |
| 100 g | 245 | 11 / 9 / 32 | 2 |
| 120 g — typical serving | 294 | 13 / 11 / 38 | 2.4 |
| 150 g | 368 | 17 / 14 / 48 | 3 |
| 200 g | 490 | 22 / 18 / 64 | 4 |
| 250 g | 613 | 28 / 23 / 80 | 5 |
| 300 g | 735 | 33 / 27 / 96 | 6 |
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Margherita Pizza: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Four seasons pizza | 206 | 10 / 7.1 / 27 |
| Tuna pizza | 216 | 13 / 6.7 / 28 |
| Vegetarian pizza | 220 | 9 / 8 / 30 |
| Seafood pizza | 220 | 11 / 7.5 / 30 |
| Pizza marinara | 228 | 6.5 / 5.6 / 40 |
| Burrata pizza | 229 | 8.4 / 8.9 / 31 |
| Margherita pizza | 245 | 11 / 9 / 32 |
| Pepperoni pizza | 280 | 12 / 12 / 32 |
Margherita Pizza: what else is in it
It has 2.4 g of fiber per serving — roughly 10% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (slice, 120 g) is 294 kcal — roughly 1 h 36 min of easy walking or 37 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Margherita Pizza
Why swap: Margherita pizza has a fair amount of saturated fat (4.2 g per 100 g), a fair amount of salt (1.2 g per 100 g), almost no fiber (2 g per 100 g). The swaps below fix that at the same calories.
How we pick
A swap is offered only for a real problem with the food (for grades C–E an amber traffic light counts too), from the same or a neighbouring category, in a serving matched to the same calories (±25%; drinks glass for glass) and no more than one and a half times the original weight, a full Nutri-Score grade better and with a noticeable gain per serving. We don't suggest “salad instead of pizza”.
- Pizza marinara — 130 g, 296 kcal: −3.9 g saturated fat.
Margherita Pizza vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and Chips | 232 | 10 / 12 / 23 |
| Margherita Pizza | 245 | 11 / 9 / 32 |
| Quesadilla | 248 | 14 / 12 / 23 |
| BLT Sandwich | 256 | 8.6 / 16 / 20 |
| Poutine | 260 | 3.3 / 14 / 30 |
| Curry Puff | 265 | 5.8 / 16 / 26 |
| Egg Rolls | 270 | 5.6 / 14 / 30 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of Margherita pizza?
100 g of Margherita pizza has 245 calories, with 11 g protein, 9 g fat and 32 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of Margherita pizza?
A serving (slice, 120 g) has 294 calories: 13 g protein, 11 g fat and 38 g carbs.
What are the macros of Margherita pizza?
Per 100 g: 11 g protein, 32 g carbs and 9 g fat. By calories that's about 18% protein, 49% carbs and 33% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of Margherita pizza?
About 1 h 36 min of easy walking or 37 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 294 calories in a serving (slice, 120 g).
How much fiber is in Margherita pizza?
100 g of Margherita pizza has 2 g of fiber; a serving (slice, 120 g) has 2.4 g — 10% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
How do the calories in Margherita pizza change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 206 kcal (four seasons pizza) to 280 kcal (pepperoni pizza); Margherita pizza is in between, at 245 kcal.
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