DiGiorno Rising Crust 3 Meat Pizza
What You Should Know
DiGiorno Rising Crust 3 Meat Pizza is a freezer-aisle staple you’ll spot in the frozen prepared meals and pizza section, usually stacked with other frozen pizzas, garlic breads, and family-size dinners. Packaged in a colorful cardboard box with photography of molten cheese and browned crust, it markets itself as a quick “pizzeria at home” solution. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, for game-day spreads, last-minute movie nights, or as part of storm-prep shopping when convenience and shelf-stability matter. The brand leans into mainstream American comfort-food culture — family-friendly, value-oriented, and nostalgic — targeting busy parents, college students, and anyone craving an easy indulgence that mimics takeout. Label language leans on a few health halos like 100% real mozzarella and familiar ingredient names, but there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications; the packaging downplays the many preservatives and processing aids. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed frozen entrée made from reconstituted and formulated components (dough mixes, cured meats, textured soy, preservatives and flavor systems). Sensory-wise, the pizza promises a contrast: a crisp, golden exterior to the rising crust that gives way to a soft, tender interior, a tangy tomato base, stretchy mozzarella, and chewy, savory sausage/pepperoni/beef toppings with smoky notes. The ritual is simple — freezer to oven, about 24 minutes, then slice and share on the couch or at the table. It’s convenience-driven eating that delivers immediate sensory payoff, familiar flavors, and minimal prep.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, AND, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, LOW-MOISTURE, PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, COOKED, SEASONED, PIZZA, TOPPING, MADE, WITH, PORK, AND, CHICKEN,, BHA,, BHT, AND, CITRIC, ACID, ADDED, TO, HELP, PROTECT, FLAVOR, (PORK,, MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, CHICKEN,, WATER,, TEXTURED, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, SPICES,, SALT,, SUGAR,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATES,, PAPRIKA,, NATURAL, PORK, FLAVOR, [MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, PORK, FAT,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, PORK, STOCK,, GELATIN,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATES,, THIAMINE, HYDROCHLORIDE,, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, PROPYL, GALLATE],, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES,, BHA,, BHT,, CITRIC, ACID),, TOMATO, PASTE,, PEPPERONI, MADE, WITH, PORK,, CHICKEN, AND, BEEF, (PORK,, MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, CHICKEN,, BEEF,, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SPICES,, DEXTROSE,, PORK, STOCK,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE,, OLEORESIN, OF, PAPRIKA,, FLAVORING,, SODIUM, NITRITE,, SODIUM, ASCORBATE,, PAPRIKA,, PROCESSED, WITH, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR,, BHA,, BHT,, CITRIC, ACID, TO, HELP, PROTECT, FLAVOR),, COOKED, BEEF, PIZZA, TOPPING, (BEEF,, WATER,, TEXTURED, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, POTATO, FLOUR,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SALT,, HYDROLYZED, CORN, PROTEIN,, SOY, PROTEIN, AND, WHEAT, PROTEIN,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, MALTODEXTRIN,, SPICE,, NATURAL, GRILL, FLAVOR, [FROM, SUNFLOWER, OIL],, GARLIC, POWDER,, COOKED, IN, PORK, FAT, OR, BEEF, FAT, OR, VEGETABLE, OIL),, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, SUGAR,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, OIL, AND/OR, CORN, OIL),, DEGERMINATED, WHITE, CORN, MEAL,, YEAST,, SALT,, DATEM,, BAKING, SODA,, SPICES,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ENZYMES,, DRIED, GARLIC,, ASCORBIC, ACID, (DOUGH, CONDITIONER)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •BHA - Synthetic preservative
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial formulations and additives (mechanically separated meat, textured soy protein, emulsifiers, preservatives like BHA/BHT, nitrites, flavor systems and dough conditioners), consistent with ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about DiGiorno Rising Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This pizza packs a decent amount of protein at 14g per serving, which is great for muscle repair and satiety. However, with 780mg of sodium per serving, it’s not exactly a heart-healthy choice if you're watching your salt intake. So, it’s all about balance — enjoy it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple!