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# Low-Calorie Pizza Combos
Pie Five Now Offers a Pizza and Salad Duo for the Health-Conscious

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-02-21 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-and-salad-duo
References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/01/30/pie-five-offers-new-600-calorie-pizza-and-salad-duo/) & [piefivepizza.mediaroom](http://piefivepizza.mediaroom.com/2017-01-30-Keep-Your-New-Years-Resolution-with-Pie-Five-Pizza-Co-s-Low-Five-Limited-Time-Duo)

With many consumers still working away at their New Year's resolution to eat healthier, Pie Five Pizza Co. has debuted a new pizza and salad duo that is [low in calories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glp1friendly-pizza). The new dish not only helps those counting calories enjoy one of their favorite comfort foods, but it also offers a lighter option for those who want to pair their slice with some fresh greens.

The new pizza and salad duo from Pie Five has been dubbed the 'Low Five' duo because it clocks in at under 600 calories. The meal itself consists of a seven-inch pizza that can be [customized with healthy toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-match-combo) such as grilled chicken, a choice of one of seven different sauces and the customer's [preferred choice of crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyprotein-dough). The low-calorie pizza is then paired with a freshly-tossed side salad made with hand-cut veggies for an ultra-nutritious side dish.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Low-calorie Dining:** Opportunity to create more low-calorie meal options that satisfy consumer cravings.
- **Healthy Fast Food:** Innovation potential for introducing healthier alternatives to traditionally indulgent menu items.
- **Customizable Menus:** Demand for customizable food options to cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can explore healthier menu options to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
- **Pizza:** Pizza chains can create low-calorie pizza combinations to meet the growing demand for healthier options.
- **Salad:** Opportunity to promote and innovate salad offerings as a healthy and satisfying meal choice.

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