Which nutrients are responsible for the D Nutri-Score of Pizza végétarienne?

The Nutri-Score algorithm penalizes energy, saturated fat, and salt; this pizza scores 3 points for energy (1041 kJ), 3 points for saturated fat (3.3 g), and 6 points for salt (1.4 g), which together drive the overall D grade despite moderate sugars and protein.

How does the salt content of this pizza affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.4 g of salt per 100 g (≈560 mg sodium), the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium; regular consumption could approach or exceed recommended daily limits for people with hypertension, so it should be eaten in moderation and balanced with low-salt foods.

Is Pizza végétarienne suitable for a gluten-free or vegan diet?

No; the crust contains wheat flour, providing gluten, and the cheese toppings (mozzarella and emmental) contain dairy, so the pizza is only suitable for vegetarians who can tolerate gluten and milk.

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Pizza végétarienne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza végétarienne is a ready-to-heat frozen pizza classified in the "Pizza pies and quiches" group of composite foods. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in Nova group 3, indicating a moderately processed product with added sugars (0.7 g per 100 g) and a modest salt level of 1.4 g per 100 g. The pizza provides 249 kcal, 8.7 g fat (3.3 g saturated), 31.8 g carbohydrates and 10 g protein per 100 g, but includes milk-derived cheeses and gluten, making it unsuitable for vegans and those avoiding dairy or gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal249 kcal

Fat8.7 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates31.8 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal pizza (260 kcal, 11.4 g fat, 4.9 g saturated fat, 2.2 g salt, 4.1 g sugars, 28.9 g carbs, 10.8 g protein per 100 g), this product is lower in calories, fat, saturated fat, salt and sugars but higher in carbohydrates and slightly lower in protein.

Ingredients

Pâte (51,4%) (farine de BLE, eau, huile de colza, sel, levain de blé dévitalisé, poudre d'acérola, levure sèche désactivée, levure sèche instantanée), sauce tomate (18,7%) (purée de tomate, sel, huile de tournesol, sucre, plantes aromatiques, épices), mozzarella (11,9%) (LAIT), courgette (6,1%), préparation à base de tomates cerise (4,7%) (tomates cerises mi-séchées (4,3%), huile de colza, sel, origan, ail), emmental (3,9%) (LAIT), oignons (2,8%), tomate déhysdratée, poivron déhydratés, épices, plantes.

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