School Lunch, pizza, sausage topping, thick crust, whole grain, frozen, cooked
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This is a hearty, pre-cooked school lunch staple: a thick, whole-grain crust pizza with savory sausage topping. The crust offers a satisfying, chewy texture, while the sausage provides a salty, meaty flavor. It delivers a solid protein punch for its calorie count, making it a filling meal.
Calorie split: 21% protein · 48% carbs · 32% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the comforting, familiar combination of savory sausage, melted cheese, and a sturdy crust that holds up well. It's a quick, satisfying meal that evokes nostalgia for school cafeteria classics.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The sodium content can be high from the sausage and cheese, and the refined carbs may cause blood-sugar spikes. To counteract, pair it with a side salad or steamed vegetables to add volume and fiber, and be mindful of portion size.
Key benefits
- Good source of protein for muscle maintenance
- Whole grain crust provides dietary fiber
- Convenient, pre-portioned frozen meal
- Balanced mix of carbs, protein, and fat
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The thick crust style is often associated with 'Sicilian' or 'grandma' pizza in the US, but for school lunches, it's primarily designed for structural integrity to withstand mass production and reheating.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 45.3 g |
| Energy | 257 kcal |
| Energy | 1075 kj |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.1 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 168 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 279 mg |
| Potassium, K | 282 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 433 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.38 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 25.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.40 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg |
| Niacin | 4.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Folate, total | 81.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 56.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 25.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 120 ug |
| Choline, total | 29.1 mg |
| Betaine | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.34 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 60.0 ug |
| Retinol | 54.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 78.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 309 iu |
| Lycopene | 1944 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 23.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.75 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) | 3.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.54 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.78 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.15 g |
| Cholesterol | 26.0 mg |
FAQ
Is this pizza a good source of whole grains?
The crust is made with whole grain flour, which contributes dietary fiber and some B vitamins. However, the overall nutritional profile is still that of a processed, prepared meal.
How does the sausage topping affect the nutrition?
The sausage adds significant protein and fat, contributing to the savory flavor and satiety, but it also increases the sodium and saturated fat content compared to a plain cheese pizza.
What is the best way to reheat this frozen pizza?
For the best texture, reheat in an oven or toaster oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes until the crust is crisp. Microwaving is faster but will result in a softer, chewier crust.
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 2.57 kcal/g · 21% calories from protein · 4.0 g fiber · 3.7 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: 1.54 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.