Boone’s analysis puts Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic at 67% of an adult’s daily calories, 250% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2.8 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic? It contains 1,347 kcal, 39g of fat (20g saturated), 11g of sugar and 7.5g of salt.
This page covers the Large Classic base. The same pizza is 711 kcal on a Classic base and 769 kcal on a Romana base.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Energy | 1,347 kcal |
| Fat | 39g |
| of which saturates | 20g |
| Carbohydrate | 176g |
| of which sugars | 11g |
| Fibre | 7.7g |
| Salt | 7.5g |
| Protein | 69g |
Nutrition figures are Pizza Express UK published data (September 2026), per portion as served and before any extra toppings or dips. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains 1,347 kcal, which is 67% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 39g of total fat, of which 20g is saturated, 11g of sugar, 7.5g of salt, 69g of protein and 7.7g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 20g represents 101% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
Pizza Express publishes figures per portion and per 100g, which puts this portion at about 530g, or 254 kcal per 100g.
Sugar in Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains 11g of free sugar per standard serving (2.8 teaspoons). Pizza Express publishes a total sugar figure of 11g and Boone counts all of it as free sugar. Moderate sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.
Free sugar by portion: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 11g
37% | 11g
37% | 11g
37% | 11g
47% | 11g
59% |
Teaspoons: 2.8 tsp
Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.
Salt in Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains 7.5g of salt per standard serving. High salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by portion: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 7.5g
125% | 7.5g
125% | 7.5g
125% | 7.5g
150% | 7.5g
250% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.
Calories in Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains 1,347 kcal per standard serving. High calorie share
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by portion: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Portion | Adult (female)
2,000 kcal | Adult (male)
2,500 kcal | Age 11 to 17
1,936 kcal | Age 7 to 10
1,553 kcal | Age 4 to 6
1,291 kcal |
|---|
| Per portion | 1,347 kcal
67% | 1,347 kcal
54% | 1,347 kcal
70% | 1,347 kcal
87% | 1,347 kcal
104% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains 20g of saturated fat per standard serving. High saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.
Saturated fat by portion: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 20g
101% | 20g
67% | 20g
101% | 20g
112% | 20g
126% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.
Fibre in Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains 7.7g of fibre per standard serving. High fibre
Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6. Most people in the UK fall well short. The table below shows how much of a day’s fibre this serving provides.
Fibre by portion: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 7.7g
26% | 7.7g
26% | 7.7g
31% | 7.7g
39% | 7.7g
51% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Allergens at a glance
Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic contains cereals containing gluten (wheat) and milk. Pizza Express says it may contain traces of soya. Pizza Express lists it as suitable for vegetarians.
Allergen information: Pizza Express Margherita Large Classic
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Cereals containing gluten | Contains (wheat) |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Soya | May contain traces |
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Sulphites | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = Pizza Express flags a significant risk of cross-contamination where the ingredient is made. Pizza Express kitchens handle all 14 major allergens, so no dish can be guaranteed allergen free. Always tell the team about an allergy when you order.
