Why You Should Order The Pacific Veggie Pizza Next Time You’re Getting Domino’s
You probably associate Domino’s with late-night cram sessions in college. Despite what you might remember, though, Domino’s menu items aren’t all total grease bombs these days.
“At Domino’s, everything on the menu is made-to-order. If you want low-calorie pizza, you can customize your order to your exact specifications,” says Tammy Lakatos Shames, registered dietitian nutritionist. (Excuse me?! Game. Changer.)
These are the best menu items to order at Domino’s, according to registered dietitians.
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Nutritionists love the build-your-own pizza option. It allows you to control the nutritional quality of your meal, says Georgia Rounder, R.D. Rounder starts with the thin crust and tops it with grilled chicken or anchovies for extra protein.
“As a pizza fan myself, I’m a fan of the thin-crust option and all the veggies you can stomach when I build my own pizza,” says Elizabeth Shaw, registered dietitian nutritionist. And choose marinara sauce over one of the creamy options, says Shaw. Not only is this a lighter choice, but tomatoes contain lycopene—an antioxidant that can help boost your immunity, according to Shaw.
Per serving (1 slice large thin crust pizza with marinara sauce and light cheese – no toppings): 160 cal, 7 g fat (2.5 g sat), 17 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 335 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein
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This is R.D. Jenn Fillenworth’s go-to pizza order at Domino’s. “I prefer thin crust, not only because it’s crispy and gives the pizza great texture, but it also has less total carbohydrates and calories,” she says. “It’s only 220 calories per slice and is loaded with vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers, and diced tomatoes.”
“Recent research has found that if people just incorporated one more serving of produce a day nearly 20,000 cases of cancer could be avoided!” says Shaw. So pack on those veggies.
Per serving (1 slice large thin crust pizza): 220 cal, 11 g fat (5 g sat), 19 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 500 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein
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There is more to the Domino’s menu than pizza. “This is a great comfort-style dish but for only 550 calories,” says Fillenworth. “This pasta has delicious creamy alfredo and plenty of vegetables to offer a nutritional boost. Plus, this dish contains less sodium than any other pasta dish that is available.”
Per serving (1 tin): 550 cal, 27 g fat (16 g sat), 61 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 790 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein
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The personal pizza with sauce, light cheese, and veggies of your choice can make a reasonable meal for one, says Summer Yule, R.D. “This whole pizza clocks in at under 500 calories, and the sodium—before the naturally occurring sodium in the vegetables is added—is under 800 mg, which is reasonable for a restaurant meal.”
Per serving (1/2 individual pizza and not including vegetable toppings): 235 cal, 7 g fat (2.5 g sat), 33 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 385 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein
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“If you’re looking for an alternative to pizza, the Chicken Caesar Salad is a great choice with 16 grams of protein per serving,” says Rounder, which means it will keep you full longer. Plus, it’s a lower-carb option. “It clocks in at 300 calories and 20 grams of total carbohydrates,” says Yule. She recommends sticking with the lite balsamic with olive oil vinaigrette rather than classic Caesar dressing though.
Per serving: 300 cal, 16 g fat (5 g sat), 20 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 890 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein
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Okay, so a Philly cheese steak may not exactly seem like a healthy choice, but it actually contains the least amount of saturated fat among Domino’s sandwich choices. It even beats the Mediterranean Veggie!
“This is because the Philly steak is a lean cut of meat with very little fat and 17 grams of protein per half sandwich,” says Fillenworth. “I love pairing Domino’s subs with their Garden Salad. It’s a great way to not break your calorie bank while also making sure you feel fuller after your meal.”
Per serving (1/2 sandwich): 320 cal, 12 g fat (6 g sat), 37 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 1130 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein
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This salad is a great side dish. “This allows me to still enjoy other options on the menu, like pizza and subs, while getting a serving of vegetables on the side,” says Fillenworth. “With just pizza alone, I tend to overindulge in more than two slices, but with salad, I feel fuller with just a slice or two and a salad.”
Or turn it into a meal. “Use half the dressing to shave close to 50 calories off and request no cheese, and then add a side or two of premium chicken to boost the protein in the salad to 14 to 20 grams,” says Lakatos Shames.
Per serving: 200 cal, 9 g fat (4.5 g sat), 17 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 220 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein
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