Blackbird Foods Supreme Hand-Tossed Pizza
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Blackbird Foods Supreme Hand-Tossed Pizza is a frozen plant-based meal with a variety of vegetable and seitan toppings. Its main strength is the high protein content for this category, while its main tradeoff is the high sodium level. Overall, it is a hearty, convenient option for those seeking a more filling frozen pizza.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair it with a large side of fresh arugula or a crisp garden salad to add more fresh greens to the meal.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a strong amount of protein and fiber, though these are offset by significant levels of saturated fat and sodium.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 890mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs | 45g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The pizza is built from a flour-based crust, tomato sauce, and seitan sausage. The formulation is more heavily processed in the vegan cheese, which relies on coconut oil, refined starches, and gums for texture.
Ingredients
Crust (Unbleached flour, Filtered Water, Yeast, Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Organic Brown Sugar), Tomato Sauce (Tomatoes, Basil, Dry Oregano, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt), Vegan Cheese (Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Calcium Citrate, Natural Flavor (Vegan Sources), Chickpea Protein, Konjac and Xanthan Gums, Potato Protein, Annatto and Turmeric Extracts (color), Powdered Cellulose Added To Prevent Caking), Seitan Sausage (Unbleached High-Gluten Flour, Water, Organic Shoyu (Organic Whole Soybeans, Organic Whole Wheat, Salt), Organic Brown Sugar, Potato Starch, Fennel Seed, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Anise Seed, Dried Sage, Paprika), Green Pepper, Red Onion.
