Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust & Diabetes
High glycemic impact — occasional choice only. Glycemic load of 21.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 21.1/100g · GI 68.1 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Impact
Nutrition at a Glance
How It Stacks Up in Its Family
The sugar figure (3.6 per 100g) is a middle-of-the-family number — variants here run 2.8-3.9 per 100g. On sodium, this version lands mid-range: 598 mg per 100g, inside a family spread of 589 to 979 mg per 100g.
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is 14" pizza (GL 19.1) and the heaviest is Biscuit (GL 27.5); this one is limit. Within this Fast Food family (12 versions), GL per 100g spans 15.8 to 27.5 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. The rest of the family: Biscuit, 14" pizza, cheese topping, 14" pizza, cheese topping, thin crust.
What to Watch For
⚠️ High Sodium
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust provides 640mg of sodium per serving — significant relative to the ADA's daily recommendation of <2,300mg. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk in diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices throughout the rest of the day.
ADA recommends <2,300mg sodium per day for most adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1), 2024.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🍔 KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →🍔 POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →🍔 KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Drumstick, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →🍔 KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed
GL 0.2/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removed & diabetes →Tips for Enjoying It
💡 Half Portion, Full Satisfaction
A half serving significantly reduces the glycemic load. Use it as a side, not the main event, and bulk up your plate with vegetables.
💡 Balance Sodium
Pair with low-sodium foods throughout the rest of your day. Fresh herbs and spices can replace salt as flavoring.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust good for diabetes?
Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust is not ideal for diabetes management. Its GL of 21.1 places it squarely in the 'limit' category. If you do eat it, keep the portion very small and pair with low-GL foods.
What is the glycemic load of Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust?
GL = 21.1 per 100g for Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust falls into the High category.
Does Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust spike blood sugar?
Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust affects blood sugar by releasing glucose during digestion. Since its GL is 21.1 (high), it's wise to limit portions. Individual responses vary — check your glucose monitor.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 68.1 for Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Fast Foods category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Can portion control make this food work?
Yes — half a standard serving of Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust reduces the glycemic load substantially. At GL 21.1 per 100g this is a dense source, but a half portion makes a meaningful difference. The key is mindfulness: use it as a side dish, not the main event, and fill most of your plate with non-starchy vegetables and lean protein.
Is the sodium level a concern?
Fast Food Pizza Chain 14" pizza cheese topping regular crust contains 640mg of sodium per serving — well above the ADA's recommendation of <2,300mg daily. High sodium intake can raise blood pressure, compounding cardiovascular risk — the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. If you eat this food, balance it with lower-sodium choices during the rest of the day. Fresh herbs, spices, and citrus can replace salt as flavoring.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 68.1 — subcategory_avg:Fast Foods. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 107.0g) = 21.1 × 107.0 ÷ 100 = 22.6
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 173292. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/fast-food-pizza-chain-14inch-pizza-cheese-topping-regular-crust/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.