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Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza, 11.3 OZ
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Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza, 11.3 OZ

CAULIPOWER
Available at Whole Foods
410
Calories
14g
Protein
3g
Sugars
850mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
90
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the frozen pizza section or freezer case as a cauliflower-crust alternative aimed at shoppers wanting a 'healthier' convenience meal. It gives a nostalgic, comforting pizza experience — familiar pepperoni-and-cheese indulgence with a vegetable-forward marketing twist. The long ingredient list (rice flours, starches, xanthan gum, baking powders and processed pepperoni) and ready-to-bake format point to industrial reformulation of texture and flavor typical of ultraprocessed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 2
Calories410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium850mg37%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein14g
* 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, (CAULIFLOWER,, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, WHITE, RICE, FLOUR,, WATER,, CORN, STARCH,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, EGG,, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL,, BAKING, POWDER, [SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORN, STARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE],, XANTHAN, GUM,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, VINEGAR,, SALT), SAUCE, (TOMATOES, [TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, CITRIC, ACID],, SALT,, DRIED, OREGANO), LOW, MOISTURE, PART, SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART, SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), NATURAL*, UNCURED, PEPPERONI†, (PORK,, BEEF,, SEA, SALT**,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SPICES,, CELERY, POWDER**,, CANE, SUGAR,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE,, NATURAL, FLAVORINGS,, NATURAL, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES,, OLEORESIN, OF, PAPRIKA)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (starches, xanthan gum, baking powder blends) and processed meat with curing agents and flavorings, sold as a ready-to-heat product — consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza, 11.3 OZ

The healthiness of the Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza really depends on your dietary needs and what you’re comparing it to! With 14 grams of protein per serving and no added sugars, it can be a decent option for a quick meal, especially if you're looking for something a bit lighter than traditional pizzas. However, it’s also worth noting that it has a moderate amount of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
$8.99
per package