Italian pizza
High GI
GL 22 per 100 g
- Contains protein from cheese
- High glycemic load
Italian pizza has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Almond flour significantly lowers the glycemic impact from a GL of 22 to 1, providing a much steadier blood sugar response.
Almond flour pizza base - GL 3 per 100 g Switching to a vegetable-based crust reduces the glycemic load from 22 to 3, helping to prevent sharp glucose spikes.
Cauliflower pizza base
Forms of Italian pizza
- GI 60 · GL 18 per 100 g vegetarian
Vegetarian pizza slice - GI 70 · GL 21 per 100 g salami
Salami pizza - GI 70 · GL 22 per 100 g brand: mama_cozzis
Frozen pizza - GI 55 · GL 24 per 100 g wholethin crust
Whole grain pizza crust - GI 75 · GL 36 per 100 g bianca
White pizza - GI 70 · GL 38 per 100 g thin crust
Thin dough
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 4 g |
| Unsaturated | 4 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains protein from cheese
- Provides some dietary fiber
- High glycemic load
- High sodium content
- Processed ingredients
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Italian pizza?
Italian pizza has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 22 per 100 g.
Is Italian pizza good for people with insulin resistance?
Italian pizza has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour pizza base.
Which form of Italian pizza has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Italian pizza in this database, Vegetarian pizza slice has the lowest glycemic load (18 per 100 g).
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