Pizza, meat and vegetable topping, regular crust, frozen, cooked
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This is a slice of frozen pizza, cooked to a golden-brown finish, featuring a regular crust topped with a savory blend of meats like pepperoni or sausage and vegetables such as bell peppers and onions. The texture offers a satisfying contrast: a crisp-yet-chewy base, melted cheese, and a hearty, seasoned topping. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense meal with a notable protein content from the meat and cheese, but also carries a significant fat load.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the ultimate comfort-food experience—the savory, salty, and umami-rich flavors of melted cheese and seasoned meat are deeply satisfying. Its versatility makes it a universal crowd-pleaser, perfect for casual dinners, parties, or a quick solo meal.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high fat and sodium content can contribute to blood pressure issues and water retention, while the refined carbs may cause a blood-sugar spike. To mitigate this, pair a slice with a large, vinegar-dressed green salad to add fiber and slow digestion, and practice portion control by sticking to one or two slices.
Key benefits
- Provides a complete meal with protein, carbs, and fats
- Convenient source of quick energy and satiety
- Contains some dietary fiber from vegetable toppings
- Offers calcium and phosphorus from the cheese layer
- A practical way to incorporate a serving of vegetables
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💡 Did you know?
The world's largest commercially available pizza, made by a Scottish restaurant, measures over 13,000 square feet and uses about 3,000 pounds of cheese.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 46.7 g |
| Energy | 276 kcal |
| Energy | 1153 kj |
| Protein | 11.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.4 g |
| Ash | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Glucose | 2.5 g |
| Fructose | 1.3 g |
| Maltose | 0.87 g |
| Galactose | 0.14 g |
| Starch | 19.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 152 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 181 mg |
| Potassium, K | 209 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 555 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.32 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.4 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.22 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin | 2.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate, total | 34.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 34.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 57.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 24.5 mg |
| Betaine | 25.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.62 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 65.0 ug |
| Retinol | 58.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 88.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 339 iu |
| Lycopene | 1815 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 55.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.1 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) | 8.2 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.44 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.5 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 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 |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is frozen pizza as nutritious as fresh pizza?
Generally, fresh pizza can be more nutritious as it often uses fresher ingredients and you can control the amount of cheese and sodium. Frozen versions are often higher in sodium and preservatives for longer shelf life.
How can I make a frozen pizza slightly healthier?
You can add extra vegetable toppings before cooking, use a side salad to fill up, or blot excess grease from the cheese with a paper towel after baking to reduce some fat.
Why does frozen pizza sometimes have a soggy crust?
This is often due to moisture from the toppings. To prevent it, preheat your oven fully, bake directly on the rack or a preheated pizza stone, and avoid adding extra wet toppings.