There are significant differences between slices of Domino’s pizza in the US and UK, ranging from the ingredients list to calorie content, salt, and fat. DailyMail.com’s investigation revealed that a large slice of the American pizza contains more than twice the amount of additives compared to its British counterpart. In fact, the ingredients list on the American pizza resembles that of a science lab rather than a restaurant. Additionally, the US pizza contains one and a half times the calories and is half an inch larger in diameter.
Furthermore, while the UK slice has two and a half times the salt content, the cheese on the UK pizza has only a handful of ingredients, whereas the US version has more than twice that amount. The UK cheese consists of mozzarella cheese, milk, salt, and starter culture, while the US cheese includes part-skim mozzarella cheese, modified food starch, cellulose (to prevent caking), nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, flavors, and sodium propionate (a preservative).
It’s worth noting that the use of soybean oil in Domino’s crust in the US has been associated with conditions like obesity and diabetes. A study from the University of California-Riverside discovered that this oil could lower metabolism, which hampers weight loss efforts.
Domino’s responded to these findings by stating that their stores around the world cater to the varying tastes and preferences of local customers, which leads to the use of different ingredients, sauces, and toppings. Although these ingredients are all of high quality, they differ in nutritional content.
Nevertheless, American Domino’s has taken steps to improve the additives in its pizza. The company removed BHA and BHT from its pepperoni, ingredients commonly found in processed foods to extend freshness and prevent spoilage. However, these substances are considered a possible human carcinogen and have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
When comparing the pizza size and calorie counts, a large pizza in the UK measures 13.5 inches in diameter, while the American version is half an inch bigger. This seemingly small difference can significantly impact the calorie count. A slice of Domino’s pizza in the UK contains 176 calories, totaling 1,760 calories for the whole pizza if it is cut into 10 slices. On the other hand, a US slice contains about 300 calories, amounting to 3,000 calories for the entire pizza if divided into 10 slices. This exceeds the recommended daily calorie intake for adults, which can range from 1600 to 2400 calories for women and 2000 to 3000 calories for men.
Both the US and UK versions of the pizza have high sodium content. A US slice of pepperoni pizza contains 720 milligrams of sodium, almost a third of the American Heart Association’s daily recommended limit of 2,300 milligrams. The UK version, specifically the Pepperoni Passion pizza according to the chain’s website, contains 1740 milligrams, two and a half times the US version and three-quarters of the American daily limit.
When it comes to fat, a UK slice of the pizza contains 15 grams, with seven grams being saturated. In comparison, a US slice has 12 grams, five of which are saturated. The American Heart Association recommends that not more than 5-6 percent of calories should come from saturated fat, which amounts to about 13 grams for a 2000-calorie diet. Excessive consumption of saturated fat can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, a leading risk factor for heart disease, and may also contribute to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, lupus, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
To provide a complete comparison, here is a breakdown of the ingredients in a large pepperoni pizza and the popular garlic dipping sauces in both the US and UK:
Large Pepperoni Pizza Ingredients:
US:
– Crust: Enriched flour, water, soybean oil, sugar, salt, whey, maltodextrin, dextrose, dough conditioners, yeast
– Pepperoni: Pork and beef, salt, spices, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, natural flavors, oleoresin of paprika, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite, citric acid
– Cheese: Part skim mozzarella cheese, modified food starch, cellulose, nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, flavors, sodium propionate
– Sauce: Tomatoes, tomato puree, onions, sugar, Romano and Parmesan cheese, carrot puree, salt, celery puree, garlic, spices, butter, olive oil, citric acid, sunflower oil, natural flavor, xanthan gum
UK:
– Crust: Wheat flour, premix (milk, wheat), rapeseed oil, cornmeal, water, yeast
– Pepperoni: Pork meat, pork fat, salt, pork rind, dextrose, spices, colorings, antioxidant, garlic powder, spice extract, herbs, starter culture, preservative, acidity regulator
– Cheese: Mozzarella cheese, salt, starter culture
– Sauce: Tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, garlic, oregano, black pepper, basil, chili, peppermint, acidity regulator
Garlic Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
US:
– Soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, natural flavor, soy lecithin, artificial flavor, beta carotene (color)
UK:
– Rapeseed oil, water, spirit vinegar, pasteurized egg yolk, sugar, garlic, parsley, salt, acidity regulator, milk protein, mustard flour, lemon juice, preservative, stabilizers
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