Why is Cheese and Tomato Pizza classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pizza is listed as NOVA 4 because its ingredients have been heavily refined and combined with added sugars, oils, salts and food‑grade additives; the label shows it contains calcium carbonate (E170) used as a firming agent and citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator.

How does the sugar content in this pizza affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the pizza provides a moderate amount of simple carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels; people with diabetes should monitor portion size, while the low salt (0.64 g) is favorable for hypertension but overall carbohydrate control remains important.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; the pizza contains mozzarella and cheddar cheeses (milk allergen) making it unsuitable for vegans, its wheat‑based crust supplies gluten, and the 35 g of carbohydrates per 100 g exceeds typical keto limits, while halal suitability would depend on the source of the dairy, which is not certified on the label.

Lidl

Cheese and Tomato Pizza

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cheese and Tomato Pizza is a ready‑to‑eat pizza classified in the Composite foods group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, marking it as ultra‑processed; per 100 g it provides 6 g fat, 3.9 g saturated fat, 4.9 g sugars, 0.64 g salt, 11.3 g protein and 2.2 g fiber. The product offers decent protein and low salt but contains relatively high sugars and carbohydrates, includes additives such as calcium carbonate (E170) and citric acid (E330), and lists milk and gluten as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal244 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this pizza has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and energy, but higher sugar, carbohydrates and fiber, while delivering slightly more protein.

Ingredients

57% Pizza Base (Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Durum Wheat Semolina, Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Dried Wholemeal Spelt Wheat Sourdough, Sugar), 22% Tomato Sauce (Water, Tomatoes, Cornflour, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Acid: Citric Acid; Dried Herbs, Dried Garlic), 14% Mozzarella Cheese (Milk), 7% Cheddar Cheese (Milk). Allergy Advice: For allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Soya.

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