Healthy Pizza Math
Struggling to cook healthy? We'll help you prep.
These two tricks really deliver calorie and sodium savings—whether you order in or bake at home.
The Delivery TrickDownsize the diameter of your dial-in order.
16-INCH PIZZA319 calories per sliceEat two slices of an extra-large pepperoni pie, and that's 638 calories and 1,432mg sodium. Whoa!14-INCH PIZZA234 calories per sliceEat two slices, and that's 468 calories and 1,086mg sodium.That's a 26% decrease in calories and a 24% decrease in sodium. But you can still do better ...
12-INCH PIZZA171 calories per sliceEat two slices, and that's 342 calories and 796mg sodium—a reasonable entrée.That's a 26% decrease in calories and sodium from a large and a 44% decrease from an extra-large.
The Home-Cooked Trick
Shave 4 ounces off the usual 16-ounce dough ball to make a thinner crust.
Two slices of a 14-inch pepperoni pizza made with 16 ounces of dough: 442 calories and 910mg sodium.
Two slices of a 14-inch pizza made with 12 ounces of dough: only 370 calories and 788mg sodium. You have room for a side salad—and leftover dough to make breadsticks for a snack tomorrow.See More: 25 Healthy Pizza Recipes