Pizza, cheese topping, rising crust, frozen, cooked
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This is a classic frozen pizza with a puffy, bread-like rising crust, a tangy tomato sauce base, and a layer of melted mozzarella cheese. The crust offers a satisfying chew, while the cheese provides a salty, savory bite. At 260 kcal per 100g, it's a calorie-dense meal that delivers a solid 12.37g of protein.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its comforting, familiar flavor combination of savory cheese, tangy tomato, and warm bread. It's a versatile canvas for countless toppings and a staple of casual, shareable meals.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The refined carbs in the crust can cause blood-sugar spikes, and it's often high in sodium. To counteract this, pair a smaller portion with a large, leafy green salad to add fiber and volume, which helps slow digestion. Those watching sodium should look for lower-sodium sauce and cheese options.
Key benefits
- High in protein for muscle maintenance
- Good source of calcium from cheese
- Convenient, quick-to-prepare meal
- Provides energy from carbohydrates
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'rising crust' is a modern frozen pizza innovation designed to mimic the texture of fresh dough by using a yeast-leavened dough that expands in the oven, a stark contrast to the denser, pre-baked crusts of early frozen pies.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 43.5 g |
| Energy | 260 kcal |
| Energy | 1088 kj |
| Protein | 12.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.8 g |
| Ash | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 32.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g |
| Glucose | 1.2 g |
| Fructose | 1.5 g |
| Maltose | 2.4 g |
| Starch | 20.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 177 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 238 mg |
| Potassium, K | 175 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 556 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.43 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 34.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.9 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin | 2.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 37.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 37.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 63.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 17.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 69.0 ug |
| Retinol | 61.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 93.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 359 iu |
| Lycopene | 1925 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 24.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 7.5 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.52 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.91 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 16.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.19 g |
| Threonine | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.58 g |
| Leucine | 1.1 g |
| Lysine | 0.65 g |
| Methionine | 0.21 g |
| Cystine | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.66 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.38 g |
| Valine | 0.71 g |
| Arginine | 0.47 g |
| Histidine | 0.33 g |
| Alanine | 0.41 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.75 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.7 g |
| Glycine | 0.34 g |
| Proline | 1.6 g |
| Serine | 0.68 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
How does the nutrition change with different toppings?
Adding processed meats like pepperoni or sausage significantly increases calories, fat, and sodium. Veggie toppings like bell peppers or mushrooms add minimal calories and boost fiber and vitamins.
Is the protein complete?
Yes, the protein from the wheat crust and dairy cheese together provides all essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source.
Can I make it healthier at home?
Absolutely. Use a whole-wheat crust, load up on vegetables, choose part-skim mozzarella, and control the portion of sauce to reduce sodium and sugar.