Know what’s on your plate
Vegetarian pizza
Calories & nutrition facts
retail and takeaway
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 216 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 30 g 11%
- Fat 6.9 g 9%
- Fibre 3.1 g 11%
- Sugars 2.4 g —
- Sodium 330 mg 14%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 61 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Vitamin E 1.5 mg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 1.4 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 196 mg 15%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 160 mg 13%
- Potassium 192 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.3 mg 13%
- Iodine 34 µg 23%
Similar foods
- Vegetable pizzatakeaway206 kcal / 100 g
- Meat pizzatopped, retail and takeaway255 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken-topped pizzaretail246 kcal / 100 g
- Fish pizzatopped, takeaway226 kcal / 100 g
- Vegan pizzacommercial237 kcal / 100 g
- Meat and vegetable pizzae.g. supreme, takeaway228 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese and tomato pizzaretail272 kcal / 100 g
- Ham and pineapple pizzaretail260 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable cheese pizzafrom restaurant or fast food, medium crust242 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetarian cheese pizzathick/regular crust, frozen, cooked230 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Vegetarian pizza
How do you stop vegetarian pizza going soggy?
Cook watery vegetables such as mushrooms, courgette and aubergine briefly in a hot pan first, then drain them well. Use a thin layer of tomato sauce and avoid piling on toppings.
How long and at what temperature should you bake homemade vegetarian pizza?
Heat the oven to 240–250 °C, or as hot as it will safely go, and bake the pizza on a preheated tray or stone for about 8–12 minutes. It is ready when the crust is browned and the cheese is bubbling.
Which vegetables work well on vegetarian pizza?
Peppers, mushrooms, red onion, olives and artichoke hearts are reliable toppings; add leafy greens such as spinach near the end so they do not overcook. A little feta or goat’s cheese adds a salty contrast.
How should you store leftover vegetarian pizza?
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours in a covered container, and eat them within three to four days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; a frying pan with a lid crisps the base while warming the toppings.
Is vegetarian pizza the same as vegan pizza?
No. Vegetarian pizza can contain cheese or other dairy, while vegan pizza contains no animal-derived ingredients. Vegan pizza has 6.1 g protein per 100 g, compared with 11 g in vegetarian pizza.
How can you tell whether a cheese pizza is vegetarian?
Look for cheese made with vegetarian rennet, or a clear vegetarian label: some traditional cheeses use animal rennet. If ordering, ask specifically about the cheese, as “meat-free” does not always mean vegetarian.
What is the difference between vegetarian pizza and vegetable pizza?
The names are often used for similar pizzas, but “vegetarian” can include cheese and other non-meat toppings, whereas “vegetable” usually emphasises the vegetables. Vegetable pizza has 206 kcal per 100 g, compared with 216 kcal in vegetarian pizza.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-1014 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
