Low-calorie items at Pizza Hut
202 of the 239 items in Pizza Hut’s nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Caesar Side Salad with Chicken, at 310 calories and 28 g of protein; 7 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
7 items
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
| Caesar Side Salad with Chicken | 310 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 880 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Side Salad with Chicken | 320 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 820 |
 Zesty Italian Salad | 390 | 19 | 33 | 23 | 1,370 |
 Chicken Caesar Salad | 410 | 33 | 30 | 21 | 1,150 |
| Penne with MarinaraHalf-Size | 420 | 21 | 56 | 13 | 1,120 |
 Chicken Garden Salad | 430 | 32 | 39 | 19 | 1,030 |
| Penne with Marinara & MushroomsHalf-Size | 430 | 21 | 57 | 13 | 1,120 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 12
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
| Roasted Garlic Breadstick | 100 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 170 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Side Salad | 100 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 270 |
| Garden Side Salad | 110 | 5 | 20 | 3.5 | 210 |
| Bacon Cheddar Breadstick | 120 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 200 |
| Garlic Bread | 190 | 5 | 29 | 6 | 330 |
| Zesty Italian Side Salad | 200 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 690 |
| Garlic Bread with Cheese | 210 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 390 |
| Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with CrackersCup | 210 | 5 | 21 | 12 | 920 |
| Cheesy Bites CrustLarge | 240 | 8 | 36 | 7 | 430 |
| Cheese Dipping Sauce3 oz | 250 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 1,230 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Pizza Hut publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Melts | Meat Lover's MeltHalf Melt | 560 |
| Pasta | Penne with MarinaraHalf-Size | 420 |
| P'Zone | P'Zone - Pepperoni with Marinara Sauce | 970 |
| Wing Sauces & Rubs | Buffalo Burnin' Hot SaucePer 1 bone out wing | 15 |
| Sides | Grated Cheese Packet | 10 |
| Dipping Sauces | Ketchup Dip Cup | 30 |
| Salads | Caesar Side Salad | 100 |
| Salad Dressings | 1.5 oz Light Italian Marzetti Dressing Packet | 15 |
| Sandwiches | Black Forest Ham & Cheese SandwichWith potato chips | 850 |
| Soups | Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with CrackersCup | 210 |
| Desserts | Fried Apple Pie | 170 |
| Drinks | Diet Mtn Dew16 oz fountain | 5 |
| Beer and Wine | Beer, Light | 100 |
| Crusts | Chicago Tavern-Style Crust12" (Medium) | 35 |
What sauces and dressings add
The Dipping Sauces section of the Pizza Hut menu lists 10 servings from 30 to 290 calories each. The figures above are for each item as Pizza Hut serves it as standard; a sauce or dressing ordered on the side is not included, so add it from the Dipping Sauces table or in the Pizza Hut nutrition calculator.
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Pizza Hut?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Caesar Side Salad with Chicken at 310 calories, according to Pizza Hut’s nutrition information.
How many Pizza Hut items are under 500 calories?
202 of 239 at their first listed size, and 186 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Pizza Hut menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut Full Menu Nutrition (served by Nutritionix, linked from pizzahut.com) Covers nutrition and menu · Last Updated 10/05/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut Food Allergy & Sensitivity Information (served by Nutritionix, linked from pizzahut.com) Covers allergens · Last Updated 10/05/2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 3 Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut Nutrition page Covers menu · Internet Archive copy, June 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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