Amy's Frozen Snacks Cheese Pizza
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Amy's Frozen Snacks Cheese Pizza is a pre-prepared frozen appetizer. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is high sodium levels. Overall, it serves as a convenient, savory snack for those seeking a quick frozen option.
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 broccoli for a more complete meal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by significant sodium and saturated fat relative to the serving size. While it provides a decent amount of protein, the fiber content is very low.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 460mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs | 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 9g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0.2mcg | 2% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from unbleached wheat flour, mozzarella cheese, and tomato purée. The inclusion of butter, nonfat dry milk, and cornstarch contributes to its formulated, highly processed nature.
Ingredients
organic unbleached wheat flour, part-skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, culture, salt, enzymes), organic tomato purée, organic lowfat milk, organic whole wheat flour, butter (cream, salt), organic red onions, organic extra virgin olive oil, baking powder (calcium phosphate, baking soda, cornstarch), sea salt, nonfat dry milk, organic honey, spices, organic garlic, black pepper. contains wheat and milk.
