Healthy Pizza Math

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