What is this food?
Pizza pie (about 100g) is a baked dish made mainly of bread/crust (carbohydrates) topped with cheese and other ingredients. It’s usually eaten as a meal or a filling snack.
Why it matters to health
Pizza pie can help give you energy because it has carbohydrates (44.4g per 100g). It also provides some dietary fiber (2.6g) to support digestion, though it’s not very high. On the health side, it contains total fat (5.8g) and saturated fat (2.0g), plus sodium (518mg) which can add up if you eat pizza often or with other salty foods. It has cholesterol (7mg) mainly from cheese/meat toppings. The key is balance: enjoy it in the right portion and frequency, especially if you’re also having rice, noodles, or other carbs in the same day.
Healthier tips
- Choose a smaller slice or keep to about 1–2 slices depending on your size and the rest of your meal.
- Pair with vegetables (salad, sautéed veggies) to boost fiber and help make the meal more balanced.
- Go for leaner toppings (more veggies, less processed meat) to reduce saturated fat.
- Balance your day: if you eat pizza for lunch, keep your dinner carbs lighter (more viand/vegetables, less rice).
- Watch sodium: limit salty sides (chips, instant noodles, processed snacks) around the same time.
Common Filipino dishes
Pizza pie, Pancit Canton, Chicken Adobo, Sinigang na Baboy, Arroz Caldo