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

The pizza is assigned to NOVA 3 because its formulation relies on processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, tomato puree, mozzarella and olive oil; the label lists zero additives, meaning no preservatives, colourings or flavour enhancers are added.

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

At 0.83 g of salt per 100 g (approximately 330 mg of sodium), the product contains less salt than the average frozen pizza, but a typical serving still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should monitor portion size.

Is this pizza suitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets?

No. The pizza includes wheat flour, which provides gluten, and mozzarella cheese, which contains milk proteins, making it unsuitable for both gluten‑free and vegan diets; it is only appropriate for vegetarians who can consume dairy.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 350 g

PIZZA MARGHERITA Cuite au feu de bois

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza Margherita is an organic frozen pizza produced in Italy, composed of wheat flour, tomato puree, mozzarella cheese and extra‑virgin olive oil. It falls under the composite foods group "pizza pies and quiches", carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the NOVA‑3 processed food category, indicating it is made from processed ingredients but without added additives. Compared with typical frozen pizzas it delivers lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, while offering a modest amount of fiber; however its protein content is slightly below average and it still contains gluten and dairy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal221 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar (2.8 g), fat (9.3 g), saturated fat (3.9 g) and salt (0.83 g) per 100 g are all well below the average values for frozen pizzas (4.14 g, 11.36 g, 4.89 g and 2.24 g respectively), while fiber is higher (2.1 g vs 1.58 g) and protein slightly lower (9.7 g vs 10.76 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_*, purée de tomates * 26,5%, mozzarella* râpée 17,1% (mozzarella* (contient _lait_)16,7%, amidon de pomme de terre*), eau, huile de tournesol*, levure boulangère, sel, ail*, oignon*, origan*, herbes de Provence*, poivre*, piment*. Peut contenir des traces de poisson, fruits à coque et oeuf. * Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Cette pizza a été préparée avec 210g de pâte et 160g de garniture.

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