Cheese Pizza has 285 kcal per 1 slice, with 12 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
About 17% of the calories in Cheese Pizza come from protein, a moderate amount. Most of its calories (51%) come from carbohydrates.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Cheese pizza combines a refined-flour crust, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, and one typical slice comes to about 285 kcal. The crust supplies most of the carbohydrate while the cheese provides much of the fat and protein. Crust style matters as much as toppings: thin crust is lighter, while deep-dish, stuffed-crust and extra-cheese pizzas are considerably heavier.
Typical portion: A typical slice from a large pizza weighs about 105 g, so two slices come to roughly 570 kcal.
Also known as: margherita pizza, cheese pizza slice, plain cheese pizza, pizza slice, pizza
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 285 kcal | 12 g | 36 g | 10 g |
| 2 × 1 slice | 570 kcal | 24 g | 72 g | 20 g |
| 3 × 1 slice | 855 kcal | 36 g | 108 g | 30 g |
One serving (1 slice) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day and 19% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 12 g of protein, which is 12% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Pizza | 1 slice | 285 kcal | 12 g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 1 slice | 298 kcal | 13 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | full salad | 350 kcal | 40 g |
| French Fries | medium serving | 365 kcal | 4 g |
| Cheeseburger | 1 burger | 520 kcal | 25 g |
Cheese Pizza has 285 kcal per 1 slice. That serving also has 12 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.
Cheese Pizza has 12 g of protein per 1 slice, so 17% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Cheese Pizza can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.