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DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza, Four-Cheese
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DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza, Four-Cheese

DiGiorno
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
650
Calories
30g
Protein
11g
Sugars
1250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
106
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot DiGiorno Four-Cheese Personal Stuffed Crust in the frozen pizza section of a supermarket, stacked with other single-serve and family frozen pizzas and quick-heat meals — often near frozen appetizers and microwaveable dinners. The brand leans on convenience and indulgence: a familiar grocery staple promising a restaurant-style result at home with the tag line “It’s not delivery, it’s DiGiorno.” It’s marketed to busy households, college students, and young professionals who want an easy hot meal without planning; culturally it reads as an affordable, comforting treat rather than a health-forward choice. The box art and claims emphasize sensory appeal and simple pleasures — “100% real cheese,” melty stuffed crust photography, and oven-baked visuals — creating a mild health halo despite the presence of many industrial ingredients and no organic certification or natural-product badges. Packaging is a cardboard sleeve with product photography and oven instructions; the ritual is straightforward: bake from frozen, slice, and pair with a salad or grab a quick plate for a solo meal. Sensory notes include a golden-brown, slightly crisp outer crust with a soft, tender interior and a warm, gooey ring of cheese in every bite; the topping is tomato-forward with salty, blended cheeses. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen prepared food made with reconstituted and modified ingredients and emulsifiers to deliver consistent texture and long shelf life. It’s a convenience-first choice used for quick dinners, late-night cravings, and casual social moments like movie nights and sports viewing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories650
% Daily Value*
Total Fat29g37%
Saturated Fat15g75%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium1250mg54%
Total Carbohydrate67g24%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein30g
* 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

ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, LOW-MOISTURE, PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PART-SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, WITH, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH, (PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, [MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, METHYLCELLULOSE),, TOMATO, PASTE,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, OIL, AND/OR, CORN, OIL),, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SUGAR,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, PARMESAN,, ASIAGO, AND, ROMANO, CHEESE, BLEND, (CULTURED, PART-SKIM, COW'S, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, BREAD, CRUMBS, (BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, YEAST,, SUGAR,, SALT),, YEAST,, REDUCED, SODIUM, SALT, BLEND, (SALT,, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, SEASONING, (SALT,, SPICES,, FRUCTOSE,, GARLIC,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, KONJAC, GUM,, MALIC, ACID),, DATEM,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, METHYLCELLULOSE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sodium stearoyl lactylate - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, methylcellulose, DATEM, emulsifiers, flavor blends) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, meeting criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about DiGiorno Stuffed Crust Pizza, Four-Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This pizza packs in a hefty amount of protein (30g per serving), which is great for muscle repair and energy. However, with 650 calories and 1250mg of sodium in one serving, it’s best enjoyed in moderation — maybe as a fun Friday night treat rather than an everyday meal.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientcomfortingnostalgic
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