It comes as no surprise that pizza doesn’t exactly make for a sodium-friendly meal – and that’s especially true in the case of fast food pizza, like Domino’s.
Sure, individually the ingredients aren’t so bad, but put all of the dough, cheese, sauce, and toppings together and the sodium adds up quickly. So if you’re looking for something to eat at Domino’s that’s low in sodium, do you have any options?
There are a few lower-sodium choices you can make at the popular pizza chain. Here’s everything on the menu you can order.
Low sodium food and drink choices on the Domino’s menu
It’s helpful to first establish what exactly is considered a “low-sodium” choice. Based on the daily recommended value of 2,300 mg or less of sodium per day for adults, the FDA-recommended guideline for food that qualifies as low-sodium is an item with 140 mg of sodium or less per serving. But obviously, the lower the sodium amount the better, with anything you eat.
The bad news is that all of the pre-built and specialty pizzas, as well as essentially all of the other main or entree items available at Dominos’ – from sandwiches to pastas to breads and salads – pack in far too much sodium to meet that threshold of 140 mg.
However, it is possible to enjoy some low-sodium pizza at Domino’s as long as you build your own order and stick to one or two slices. The key is to build your pizza with ingredients you know are low in sodium, so that once they’re all together they don’t surpass into high-sodium territory.
The one crust at Domino’s that makes for a low-sodium option is the Crunchy Thin Crust, which is 55 mg of sodium for the medium 12-inch size. Unfortunately, the available sauces and pizza cheeses will put you over that low-sodium limit, so you’ll have to forgo those – but you do have a decent amount of other toppings to choose from, including several that contain no sodium at all.
Below you’ll find all of the ingredients and toppings at Domino’s that fall under 140 mg of sodium per serving; all of these are portioned for a medium-sized pizza which amounts to a serving size of ¼ of the pizza (or two slices, assuming the pizza is cut into eight slices).
Other than pizza, if you’re looking for a small bite, the Classic Garden Salad is a great choice. You can also enjoy some of Domino’s side bread options (as long as you stick to just one piece), the Marbled Cookie Brownie, or pretty much any of the beverage options available.
Below is every food item on the Domino’s menu with a sodium amount of 140 mg or less per serving, with the portion size indicated for each item.
Pizza Crusts + Sauces | Sodium Amount | Portion Size |
Crunchy Thin Crust | 55 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Pizza Sauce | 125 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Alfredo Sauce | 130 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Pizza Toppings | Sodium Amount | Portion Size |
Green Peppers | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Mushrooms | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Onions | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Pineapple | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Fresh Diced or Sliced Tomatoes | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Green Chile Peppers | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Garlic | 0 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Spinach | 10 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Diced Tomatoes | 80 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Shredded Parmesan Asiago | 85 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Cheddar Cheese Blend | 105 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Black Olives | 115 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Shredded Provolone Cheese | 120 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Premium Chicken | 135 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Feta Cheese | 130 mg | ¼ Pizza |
Sides + Desserts | Sodium Amount | Portion Size |
Parmesan Bread Bites | 55 mg | 1 Piece |
Sweet Mango Habanero Dipping Cup | 65 mg | 1 Dipping Cup |
Cinnamon Bread Twists | 85 mg | 1 Piece |
Sweet Icing Dipping Cup | 110 mg | 1 Dipping Cup |
Garlic Bread Twists | 110 mg | 1 Piece |
Parmesan Bread Twists | 120 mg | 1 Piece |
Classic Garden Salad | 125 mg | 1 Side Salad |
Marbled Cookie Brownie | 125 mg | 1 Brownie |
Beverages | Sodium Amount | Serving Size |
Minute Maid Lemonade | 35 mg | 20 oz bottle |
Diet Coke | 70 mg | 20 oz bottle |
Coke | 75 mg | 20 oz bottle |
Fanta | 90 mg | 20 oz bottle |
Dr. Pepper | 95 mg | 20 oz bottle |
Sprite | 110 mg | 20 oz bottle |
The specific sodium levels will depend on the exact type of crust and toppings ordered, but for context a slice of a large Specialty Pizza at Domino’s (with Hand Tossed Crust) will range from around 610 mg to 900 mg of sodium per serving.
Yes, Domino’s offers a variety of sodium-free toppings that can be added to your pizza or used to build your own order. The following toppings contain 0 mg of sodium: garlic, green peppers, green chile peppers, mushrooms, onions, pineapple, and fresh diced or sliced tomatoes.
The Plain Wings (with no sauce) contain 720 mg of sodium for a serving of 4 wings, or 180 mg per chicken wing. The lowest-sodium choice of the chicken options at Domino’s is the Spicy Jalapeno & Pineapple Specialty Chicken, which contains 670 mg of sodium for 4 pieces, or about 168 mg of sodium per piece.
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