Margherita pizza vs cheese pizza: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: margherita pizza scores 23/100 and cheese pizza 23/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Margherita pizza
264 kcal per 100 g. Half a pizza: 285 g
Cheese pizza
268 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 107 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even264 vs 268 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even10 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberCheese pizza1.7 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMargherita pizza0.9 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumCheese pizza124 vs 152 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMargherita pizza3.6 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Margherita pizza, 100 g | Cheese pizza, 100 g | Margherita pizza, 285 g | Cheese pizza, 107 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 268 kcal | 752 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 10 g | 28 g | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g | 29 g | 101 g | 31 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.6 g | 2.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 2.2 g | 4.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 12 g | 25 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4.3 g | 10 g | 4.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 1.2 mg | 5 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44 µg | 66 µg | 124 µg | 71 µg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 152 mg | 352 mg | 163 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 2.3 mg | 6.9 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 179 mg | 359 mg | 192 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 23 mg | 53 mg | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 447 mg | 1373 mg | 478 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.