Energy
upper quarter280 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 266 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 243–277 kcal
Based on 86 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust calories: 778 per 278 g
This exact USDA record reports 778 calories for 278 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 278 g
- Calories
- 778 kcal
- Protein
- 26.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 72.6 g
- Total fat
- 42.3 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 1,579 mg
Portion calculator
Estimate your portion
Choose a source measure or enter the weight you ate.
Estimated for 278 g
778calories
Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust
- Protein
- 26.4 g
- Carbs
- 72.6 g
- Fat
- 42.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 778 calories for USDA reference amount at 278 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 280 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 26.4 g protein, 7 g fiber, and 1,579 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is bread, gluten-free, white, made with rice flour, corn starch, and/or tapioca, representing 52.8% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 6 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 piece, extra-large pizza answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 20–4,110 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708696: “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708696, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 surface inch” through “1 extra-large pizza (16-18" diameter)” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 surface inchUSDA-listed household measure | 7.3 g | 20 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 41 mg |
| 1 personal size pizza (5-7" diameter)USDA-listed household measure | 217 g | 608 kcal | 20.6 g | 5.4 g | 1,233 mg |
| 1 extra-large pizza (16-18" diameter)USDA-listed household measure | 1,468 g | 4,110 kcal | 139.2 g | 36.7 g | 8,338 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pizza
The comparison set contains 86 exact records in the Pizza USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708696’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter9.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 11.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 10–12.5 g
Based on 86 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.9–2.7 g
Based on 86 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half568 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 510 mg
- Middle 50%
- 470–570 mg
Based on 86 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708696’s 278 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium556 mg
≈ 43% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Iron5 mg
≈ 27% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat14 g
≈ 70% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium1,579 mg
≈ 69% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708695 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 surface inch to 1 extra-large pizza (16-18" diameter)
USDA assigns those measures 7.3 g and 1,468 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 20 kcal to 4,110 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708695
At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.2 g more carbohydrate than “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thin crust.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Bread, gluten-free, white, made with rice flour, corn starch, and/or tapioca
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Bread, gluten-free, white, made with rice flour, corn starch, and/or tapioca supplies 52.8% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “with meat; gluten-free thick crust” fits. Inspect FDC 2708695 when “with meat; gluten-free thin crust” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust
- Exact source wording
- “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708696 · FNDDS 58109130
- Named qualifiers
- with meat · gluten-free thick crust
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thin crust
- Exact source wording
- “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thin crust”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708695 · FNDDS 58109120
- Named qualifiers
- with meat · gluten-free thin crust
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with meat” and “gluten-free thick crust”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordPizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust | 278 g778 kcal | 280 kcal | 9.5 g | 15.2 g | 2.5 g | 568 mg |
| Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thin crust | 248 g712 kcal | 287 kcal | 10.6 g | 17.4 g | 2.1 g | 594 mg |
| Pizza, cheese, gluten-free thick crust | 264 g689 kcal | 261 kcal | 7.8 g | 11.9 g | 2.9 g | 477 mg |
| Pizza with extra meat, thick crust | 332 g923 kcal | 278 kcal | 13.3 g | 13 g | 1.8 g | 571 mg |
| Pizza, cheese and vegetables, gluten-free thick crust | 298 g679 kcal | 228 kcal | 6.7 g | 10.5 g | 2.7 g | 439 mg |
| Pizza with meat and fruit, thick crust | 314 g769 kcal | 245 kcal | 10.6 g | 9.5 g | 1.9 g | 556 mg |
| Pizza with meat and vegetables, from frozen, thick crust | 310 g856 kcal | 276 kcal | 11.3 g | 14.4 g | 2.2 g | 555 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708696: its source amount is 278 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708696, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 piece, NFS
389 kcal
139 g
1 piece, small pizza
269 kcal
96 g
1 piece, medium pizza
314 kcal
112 g
1 piece, large pizza
389 kcal
139 g
1 piece, extra-large pizza
412 kcal
147 g
1 personal size pizza (5-7" diameter)
608 kcal
217 g
A source measure below uses USDA shorthand; the full glossary appears with the source formulation.
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708696, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
14 g≈ 70% Daily ValueSodium
1,579 mg≈ 69% Daily ValueTotal fat
42.3 g≈ 54% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708696’s 278 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2708696 at 278 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 7 g dietary fiber, about 25% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1579 mg sodium, about 69% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 278 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 778 kcal 280 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 26.4 g 9.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 72.6 g 26.1 g | 26% 9% |
| Total fat | 42.3 g 15.2 g | 54% 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 7 g 2.5 g | 25% 9% |
| Sugars | 8.1 g 2.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,579 mg 568 mg | 69% 25% |
| Saturated fat | 14 g 5 g | 70% 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.5 g 6.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g 1.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 69.5 mg 25 mg | 23% 8% |
| Potassium | 389.2 mg 140 mg | 8% 3% |
| Calcium | 556 mg 200 mg | 43% 15% |
| Iron | 4.8 mg 1.7 mg | 27% 10% |
| Magnesium | 44.5 mg 16 mg | 11% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg 0.2 mg | 1% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg 0.2 µg | 3% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 114 µg 41 µg | 13% 5% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 130.7 g 47 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708696, approximate percentages divide the displayed 278 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708696 to 6 source inputs totaling 142 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Bread, gluten-free, white, made with rice flour, corn starch, and/or tapioca, Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
142 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bread, gluten-free, white, made with rice flour, corn starch, and/or tapiocaUSDA ingredient 28337 · encyclopedia page available | 75 GM | 75 g | 52.8% |
| 2 | Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6931 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 10.6% |
| 3 | Olive oilUSDA ingredient 82104000 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 3.5% |
| 4 | Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skimUSDA ingredient 1029 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 17.6% |
| 5 | Pepperoni, beef and pork, slicedUSDA ingredient 7057 · encyclopedia page available | 8 GM | 8 g | 5.6% |
| 6 | Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-friedUSDA ingredient 7089 · encyclopedia page available | 14 GM | 14 g | 9.9% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708696, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pizza” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust
- USDA category
- Pizza
- FDC ID
- 2708696
- FNDDS code
- 58109130
Closest inspectable record
Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thin crust
- USDA category
- Pizza
- FDC ID
- 2708695
- FNDDS code
- 58109120
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 287 kcal | −7 kcal |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 10.6 g | −1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 21.9 g | +4.2 g |
| Total fat | 15.2 g | 17.4 g | −2.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 2.1 g | +0.4 g |
| Sodium | 568 mg | 594 mg | −26 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.1 g less protein, 4.2 g more carbohydrate, and 2.2 g less total fat than “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thin crust.”
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Bread, gluten-free, white, made with rice flour, corn starch, and/or tapioca; Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve; Olive oil; Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim; and 2 more.
The ingredient codes overlap, while at least one listed amount, weight, sequence, or formulation detail differs.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 278 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece, extra-large pizza (147 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 248 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece, extra-large pizza (134 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708696 with FDC 2708695 at equal mass; use their 278 g and 248 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708696 versus FDC 2708695 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full pizza source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708696 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe and ingredient ratios
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
added cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
sauces and toppings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708696 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 280 kcal per 100 g becomes 778 kcal at 278 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708696
FNDDS food code: 58109130
The scaling for FDC 2708696 can be exact while the match to “Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 278 g weight, 6-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.