Amy's Pizza, Veggie Crust, Spinach
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Amy's Pizza, Veggie Crust, Spinach is a frozen prepared meal designed as a vegetable-based alternative to traditional pizza. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is high sodium. Overall, it is a convenient way to incorporate more produce into a quick dinner.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a fresh side salad or a bowl of steamed greens for a more complete meal.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a helpful amount of fiber and protein, though these are offset by significant sodium and saturated fat. These values are typical for a frozen meal of this type.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs | 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 5g | — |
| Added Sugars | 2g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from tomato purée, cheese, and a blend of spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes. Refined starches and various flours are used to bind these vegetables into a stable crust.
Ingredients
organic tomato purée, part-skim mozzarella cheese* (pasteurized part-skim milk, culture, salt, enzymes), filtered water, organic tapioca starch, organic spinach, organic broccoli, organic cauliflower, organic sweet potatoes, organic brown rice flour, organic potato starch, extra virgin olive oil, organic potato flour, feta cheese* (pasteurized milk, culture, salt, enzymes), organic onions, organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride), organic cane sugar, psyllium, organic garlic, sea salt, organic basil, baking powder (calcium phosphate, baking soda, cornstarch), organic flax seed meal, yeast, organic honey, black pepper, spices. contains milk and soy. *without animal enzyme or rennet
