Pizza is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. Even though they may not be healthy, some people eat pizza daily. How many calories is a homemade pizza worth? This article will answer this question.
The toppings and the dough make up the calories in a pizza. We will examine each separately, then together. The toppings used and the quantity of them will have a significant impact on how many calories are consumed. We will show you how many calories a pizza with a classic Pizza Margherita or Pizza Salami has.
Please note that average values are assumed in the following, and values are rounded.
Calories per pizza dough
Let us begin with the dough. The traditional pizza dough only requires four ingredients: Flour (water), yeast (salt), and water. These ingredients are not calorie-dense and can be left out of the recipe. Comparing different flours, we found that Tipo00 flour has an average of 350 calories per 100g. A dough ball of 250g is sufficient for a Neapolitan-style pizza. A dough ball of this size of flour requires approximately 150g of flour. Therefore, a doughball of 250g has approximately 525 calories.
Calories for a Pizza Margherita
For a Pizza, Margherita needs tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. Here are some notes on the ingredients:
- Tomato sauce – We use canned tomatoes that have been peeled. The sauce is then seasoned with salt. 100g has approximately 30 calories.
- Mozzarella We prefer buffalo mozzarella to cow’s milk mozzarella when it comes to mozzarella. Below is a comparison of both types. 100g of mozzarella made from cow’s milk has 160 calories, and 100g of buffalo mozzarella has 280 calories.
- Basil: Because only a few leaves are used in a Pizza Margherita, basil is low in calories. You can find out the exact calories of 100 grams of basil here.
Pizza Margherita should be topped moderately but not too heavily. We have learned that the following ingredients and amounts are best for Pizza Margherita.
Pizza Margherita with mozzarella from cow’s milk has 605 calories. A Margherita with buffalo mozzarella has ca. 660 calories. Adding additional ingredients, such as olive oil and grated cheese, will increase the calories.
Calories for a Pizza Salami
What does the famous pizza salami look like? There are many types of salamis so the calories can vary. However, 100g salami contains about 350 calories. A typical pizza salami contains about 70 grams of salami.
Conclusion
Pizza is not the healthiest or lightest food, according to the calories. You can still enjoy a slice of pizza occasionally, especially if you make it yourself. You know precisely what you are getting and can choose the toppings. You can also make the pizza more digestible by giving the dough a longer rest time.