It’s a big debate about which style of pizza is the best. (And no, we’re not talking about the whole pineapple as a topping issue!) It all comes down to the classic thin crust or deep dish conversation. We know – there are a lot of strong opinions out there. There is not really a right or wrong type of pizza, but there are some deep dish pizza pies that are worthy of a raised eyebrow.
If you are a fan of deep dishes, we are here to help you make the best choice in pie, whether ordering at a restaurant or buying a frozen option at the supermarket that you plan to heat in the oven. There are deep dish pizza pies that are a little, well, problematic, so we’ve put together the options that you better ignore. Instead, go ahead and stock up on any of the 7 healthiest foods to eat right now.
Per large slice: 680 calories, 42 g of fat (11 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat), 1,490 mg of sodium, 35 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 3. g of sugar), 26 g of protein
If you’re dining at Uno Pizzeria & Grill, you know you’re about to eat classic Chicago-style pizza. But the only pie that comes out is the Chicago meat market.
A slice consists of layers of sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, freshly grated mozzarella, sliced tomato sauce and Roman pecorino. It really shouldn’t be a shock, then, that a big slice of this deep dish pizza is coming in with more than 600 calories and has as much sodium as you would get with 131 Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. You better prepare your own deep dish pizza, which is something you can do when you dine at Uno!
By pizza: 430 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 1,000 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 15 g protein
The options for deep frozen dishes are those that you should also keep an eye on. Red Baron makes simple pizzas, so a mini-pie is meant to be eaten by one person. While the portion size is great, the pepperoni mini-pie is coming in with 1,000 milligrams of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends that the average adult consume no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 milligrams per day. If you can eat half of one of these and combine it with a salad, you will be much better off!
By slice: 450 calories, 25 g fat (10 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 800 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 19 g protein
Hungry Howie’s serves deep pies, although item availability may vary by location. Did you happen to live near a Hungry Howie who is offering the Three Cheeser Pepperoni Pleaser? Well, maybe you should avoid ordering that pie, since a slice contains 800 milligrams of sodium. Looking for more restaurant tips? Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get daily recipes and food news in your inbox!
By slice: 410 calories, 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 810 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 18 g protein
The pepperoni pepperoni pizza from Motor City Pizza Co. is, again, a little too high for just one slice. If you are a fan of this frozen brand, opt for the Four Cheese option!
For large pizza: 3,480 calories, 175 g of fat (70 g of saturated fat, 3.5 g of trans fat), 7,180 mg of sodium, 321 g of carbohydrates (16 g of fiber, 17 g of sugar), 159 g of protein
At Little Caesars, deep dish pizza is something of a must. The deep! Deep! Probably the pies will catch your eye, but option 3 Meats is not the healthiest choice. These pies are topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage and bacon. So, as you can imagine, it’s on top of everything! A large pie contains more than 3,000 calories, 175 grams of fat and 3.5 grams of heart-damaging trans fats. It is true that you are not likely to eat it all at once, but any pizza covered with so much meat is just a problem.