Why is Pizza légumes classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pizza is labeled NOVA 3 because its formulation goes beyond simple composition by combining multiple processed ingredients such as cheese, vegetable oils, salt, leavening agents, sugar and herbs; however, the product lists zero artificial additives, so all components are naturally derived.

How does the sugar and salt content in Pizza légumes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.4 g of sugars and 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, a typical 380 g serving provides about 16.7 g of sugar and 3.2 g of salt, which can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to daily sodium limits, making it a moderate‑risk choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Based on the ingredients, is Pizza légumes suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The pizza contains mozzarella cheese (milk) and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and with 27 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it exceeds typical low‑carb thresholds, making it unsuitable for those specific dietary restrictions.

U, U Bio • 380 g

Pizza légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza légumes is a 380 g frozen vegetarian pizza produced under the U Bio brand, certified organic and made in Italy though a small proportion of ingredients come from elsewhere. It belongs to the composite foods group (pizza pies and quiches) and carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 3 classification, offering low fat (6.3 g), low saturated fat (2.3 g), low salt (0.85 g) and modest calories (197 kcal) per 100 g, while providing 7.4 g of protein and about 42 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes content. The product contains gluten and milk allergens, traces of soy and mustard, and its packaging combines a recyclable cardboard sleeve with a plastic film, resulting in an overall Eco‑Score of B.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza (average per 100 g: 11.4 g fat, 4.9 g saturated fat, 2.2 g salt, 4.1 g sugar, 261 kcal), Pizza légumes delivers roughly half the fat and salt, lower saturated fat and calories, while its sugar level is slightly above average.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE*, purée de tomates mi-réduite* 15,7%, poivrons jaunes et rouges grillés* 9,5%, MOZZARELLA* (LAIT*, ferments lactiques, sel, présure), eau, courgettes grillées* 5,7%, tomate* 4,8%, oignon rouge* 2,3%, huile de tournesol*, huile d'olive vierge extra*, sel, levure, sucre*, origan*. *ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Certains ingrédients de ce produit ne proviennent pas d'italie. Traces éventuelles de soja et moutarde

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