How many calories are really in a Pizza Express pizza? Here's the honest UK breakdown — calories, protein, carbs and fat — plus a way to log it in one tap.
Quick answer: A classic Pizza Express Margherita is about 731 kcal, and an American Hot around 933 kcal. The lighter Leggera range (with the hole in the middle) sits under 600 kcal.
A whole Pizza Express pizza is a full meal on the calorie sheet — most classic pizzas land between 730 and 950 kcal, driven by the base and cheese. The Leggera range is genuinely lighter. Below are typical UK values for the most-ordered items.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margherita | 731 kcal | 30 g | 92 g | 26 g |
| American Hot | 933 kcal | 42 g | 93 g | 44 g |
| Padana | 812 kcal | 27 g | 88 g | 37 g |
| Sloppy Giuseppe | 951 kcal | 45 g | 94 g | 42 g |
| Leggera American Hot | 561 kcal | 34 g | 55 g | 24 g |
| Dough Balls (portion) | 221 kcal | 7 g | 39 g | 4 g |
| Bruschetta Original | ~380 kcal | 9 g | 45 g | 18 g |
Values are typical UK estimates and can vary by shop, region and portion. Always check in-store or official labelling for exact figures.
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Try MacroSnap freeA classic Pizza Express Margherita is around 731 calories, with about 30g protein, 92g carbs and 26g fat.
The Leggera range (pizzas with a hole in the middle filled with salad) keeps most options under 600 kcal. Salads and lighter starters are also good picks — the classic American-style pizzas are the highest in calories.
Most classic whole pizzas sit between about 730 and 950 kcal, so a full pizza is a substantial meal. The Leggera range and sharing a pizza are the easiest ways to cut the total.
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