Frozen Pizza

Frozen pizza is a pre-made, partially or fully cooked pizza that is frozen for storage and convenience, typically featuring a dough base topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various meats or vegetables. Originating in the United States in the mid-20th century, it has become a global staple for quick meals.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Frozen pizza is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the cheese, with moderate protein from toppings like pepperoni or sausage. A typical serving (about 1/4 of a medium pizza) can range from 300 to 500 calories, providing calcium and some iron but often with high sodium levels.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	33 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	620 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 115 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, frozen pizza democratized pizza consumption by making it accessible for home cooking without delivery, and nutritionally, it often serves as a fortified food with added vitamins in the crust, though it can vary widely from budget options to gourmet versions with organic ingredients.