A classic Neapolitan-style pizza topped with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. The crust is baked until crispy while the cheese melts into creamy pockets.
Original recipe: www.splashoftaste.com
Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe has a high glycemic load of 37.3 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are pizza dough (GL 32.2), semolina flour (GL 2.7), marinara sauce (GL 2.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.