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Margherita Chickpea Pizza, 11.5 OZ
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Margherita Chickpea Pizza, 11.5 OZ

Banza
Available at Whole Foods
410
Calories
16g
Protein
5g
Sugars
710mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the frozen pizza aisle or the health-focused frozen section — an easy grab for a weeknight dinner, movie night, or quick lunch. It reads as a wholesome, modern take on classic margherita pizza: comforting and slightly health-forward because of the chickpea crust. The ingredient list (tapioca, sunflower lecithin, xanthan gum, baking powder blends) signals industrial formulation for uniform texture, extended shelf life, and convenience — typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 2
Calories410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium710mg31%
Total Carbohydrate49g18%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars5g
Protein16g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CRUST:, CHICKPEAS, WATER, TAPIOCA, COCOA, BUTTER, OLIVE, OIL, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, YEAST, OREGANO, GARLIC, POWDER, SALT, DATE, POWDER, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, XANTHAN, GUM, BAKING, POWDER, (CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Industrial additives and processing agents like sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), xanthan gum (stabilizer), processed tapioca starch and multi-component baking powders, plus the ready-to-heat format, align this product with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Margherita Chickpea Pizza, 11.5 OZ

Whether the Margherita Chickpea Pizza is 'healthy' really depends on your individual dietary needs and lifestyle. With 16 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, it does offer a good balance of nutrients compared to many traditional frozen pizzas. Just keep in mind it's not a low-calorie option, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientcomforting
$8.59
per package