DIGIORNO Pizza, cheese topping, cheese stuffed crust, frozen, baked
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DIGIORNO's cheese-stuffed crust pizza is a frozen pie engineered for a dramatic cheese pull, with a thick, bready crust hiding a molten core of mozzarella and provolone. When baked, the crust becomes golden and chewy, while the cheese topping melts into a savory, slightly salty blanket. Nutritionally, it delivers a solid protein punch (13.48g per 100g) to balance its significant carbohydrate load.
Calorie split: 19% protein · 43% carbs · 38% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the theatrical cheese pull and the comforting, indulgent experience of a hot, cheesy pizza without leaving home. It's a go-to for quick family dinners, game nights, and nostalgic comfort food cravings.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate and sodium content can cause blood-sugar spikes and water retention, making it less ideal for low-carb or heart-healthy diets. To mitigate, pair a smaller slice with a large, leafy green salad and avoid adding extra salty toppings.
Key benefits
- High protein content for a frozen meal
- Provides a quick, calorie-dense energy source
- Convenient source of calcium from the cheese
- Offers a satisfying, complete meal in one package
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'stuffed crust' concept was famously popularized by Pizza Hut in 1995, turning a simple crust edge into a major marketing and flavor feature for the entire frozen and delivery pizza industry.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 41.8 g |
| Energy | 279 kcal |
| Energy | 1165 kj |
| Protein | 13.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.7 g |
| Ash | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.9 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 2.0 g |
| Fructose | 2.3 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 21.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 235 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 354 mg |
| Potassium, K | 185 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 806 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.31 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 33.3 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.50 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.34 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin | 3.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.36 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 80.0 ug |
| Retinol | 80.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 266 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.93 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.08 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.37 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 8.4 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 3.2 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.86 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.9 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 2.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.29 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.23 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.02 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.20 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 28.0 mg |
FAQ
How does the stuffed crust affect cooking time?
The dense, cheese-filled crust requires a longer bake time than a standard thin crust to ensure the center is heated through and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Always preheat the oven and follow the package time precisely.
Is this a good source of fiber?
With only 1.9g of fiber per 100g, it is not a significant source. The refined flour in the crust offers minimal fiber compared to whole-grain alternatives.
Can I improve the nutritional profile?
Yes. Serve one slice with a side of steamed broccoli or a vinaigrette-dressed salad to add fiber, volume, and micronutrients, which helps with satiety and moderates the overall glycemic impact of the meal.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.79 kcal/g · 19% calories from protein · 1.9 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.36 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.