EAT FIT/NOT FAT

DOMINO’S PIZZA

WRITER: TABATHA ARCARO-ORTIZ, M.S., R.D., L.D/N.

Who doesn’t love pizza?

While I am sure a few of you raised your hands, it is pretty well known that pizza is extraordinarily popular and enjoyed by most. Domino’s has an exciting menu and a fairly impressive website. You cannot only have your menu items analyzed for their nutritional quality, but you can also order the items right online! In addition to that, you can get full disclosure of ingredient listings, which can aid those with dangerous food allergies. Domino’s will also make your pizza with gluten-free dough! I was impressed by that yet disappointed they did not offer whole-wheat crust for those who want more fiber and less refined grains in their diets.

From pizza, oven-baked sandwiches, and pasta bowls to salads and chicken wings, Domino’s aims to please with a varied menu. In looking specifically at the pizzas, you will have to choose between the different crust styles. Choosing thin crust, hand-tossed, deep dish, or Brooklyn-style will change the nutrient tally. Domino’s also makes a selection of artisan pizzas. The crusts on these pizzas are super thin with a chewy, soft top and a crispy bottom. So, can we fit pizza into our life without the guilt? Let’s take a look…

Be Aware California Chicken Bacon Ranch

The California Chicken Bacon Ranch specialty pizza with the Brooklynstyle crust sounds indulgent — and it is. One slice (or 1/8 of the pizza) will run you 480 calories! Think carefully about how many slices you normally eat and you will see it adds up quickly. One slice is:

480 calories

280 calories from fat

32g fat

11.5g saturated fat

75mg cholesterol

1100mg sodium

28g carbohydrates

2g fiber

22g protein

No worries… other healthconscious items are available.

BETTER DOMINO’S PACIFIC VEGGIE THIN CRUST

It would be in your best interest to try the thin crust option. Domino’s Pacific Veggie Thin Crust pizza cuts the calories in half with one slice totaling:

230 calories

110 calories from fat

12.5g fat

5.5g saturated fat

30mg cholesterol

450mg sodium

20g carbohydrates

2g fiber

10g protein

That is a significant drop in calories and fat, but can we do even better and still enjoy it?

Best Tuscan Salami And Roasted Veggie Artisan

I have noticed many Italian/pizza restaurants are carrying artisan pizzas. While you may not have ordered it before because you didn’t know exactly what it was, it is worth your time. These extra thin crust pizzas can be very tasty. A slice of the Tuscan Salami and Roasted Veggie Artisan at Domino’s will cost you:

150 calories

60 calories from fat

6g fat

2g saturated fat

10mg cholesterol

280mg sodium

17g carbohydrates

1g fiber

5g protein

As with any meal, variety is the key to overall nutritional health. By choosing a lower calorie pizza, there is room for a small salad and a piece of fruit to round out your meal. Enjoy!