Why is this pizza classified as NOVA group 3 and which ingredients contribute to that classification?

NOVA group 3 denotes moderately processed foods that contain several industrially manufactured components. The refined wheat flour, processed mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, added rapeseed and olive oils, as well as fortifying minerals such as calcium carbonate and iron, place the product in this category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pizza affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 2.8 g of sugars and 0.88 g of salt per 100 g, the pizza is lower in both nutrients than the average pizza, making it a comparatively better choice for diabetes or hypertension, but the total intake should still be monitored because a standard serving can contribute noticeable amounts of sugar and sodium.

Is the mozzarella cheese in this pizza a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The mozzarella cheese is made from milk and is listed as an allergen, so the product is unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy or significant lactose intolerance.

Waitrose • 356g

Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Waitrose pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese is a ready‑to‑bake Margherita‑style pizza belonging to the Composite foods group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product made from refined wheat flour, processed cheeses and added oils. Per 100 g it offers relatively low fat, sugar and salt compared with typical pizzas, while providing higher protein and fiber, though the presence of milk and gluten may limit suitability for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal261 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates32.6 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pizza, this Waitrose Margherita pizza base provides less fat, sugar and salt while delivering more protein and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), mozzarella cheese (_milk_) (16%), water, Cheddar cheese (_milk_) (10%), tomatoes (9%), tomato purée, _wheat_ semolina, rapeseed oil, yeast, extra virgin olive oil, salt, basil, low sodium sea salt (sea salt, sodium chloride, potassium chloride), deactivated yeast

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