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Ellio's Pizza, Pepperoni
Frozen Foods
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Ellio's Pizza, Pepperoni

Ellio's
18.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
11g
Protein
7g
Sugars
720mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ellio's Pepperoni Pizza is the kind of inexpensive, nostalgia-forward frozen pizza you find stacked in the freezer aisles of mainstream supermarkets — often near other value frozen pizzas, frozen garlic breads, and microwaveable family meals. It reads as a quick solution for weeknight dinners, kids' sleepovers, college dorm cooking, or last-minute game-day snack tables. The brand positions itself as a budget-friendly, family-oriented option: simple packaging, bold logo, and imagery that evokes childhood pizza parties rather than artisanal craft. Expect marketing geared to convenience and value rather than health or provenance; there is no organic or specialty certification and any front-of-pack claims typically emphasize “real cheese” or easy preparation rather than natural or premium ingredients. In plain terms the product is highly processed — made from refined enriched wheat flour, industrial pepperoni with preservatives and antioxidants, added sugar, oils, and flavoring agents. Sensory-wise it delivers a thin, slightly crisped crust with a chewy interior, a sweet-tangy tomato layer, a milky stretch from low‑moisture mozzarella, and small, greasy, spiced pepperoni bites that brown and curl when baked. Packaging is a cardboard box often containing a foil or plastic tray holding the frozen pizza; ritual use centers on preheating an oven or toaster oven, sliding the pizza in, and slicing into rectangular squares for sharing. In American grocery culture this pizza occupies the intersection of cheap comfort food and convenient meal shorthand — an easy, familiar option when time, budget, or appetite favor quick gratification over culinary complexity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium720mg31%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein11g
* 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,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Malted, Barley, Flour],, Water,, Low-Moisture, Part-Skim, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Tomato, Paste,, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Spices,, Dextrose,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika, (Color),, Flavor,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Yeast,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Spices,, Dehydrated, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Oleoresin of Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list contains refined flours, industrially produced pepperoni with preservatives and antioxidants (BHA, BHT), added sugars, and flavor additives, indicating industrial formulation and extensive processing typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Ellio's Pizza, Pepperoni

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Ellio's Pepperoni Pizza packs a decent amount of protein at 11 grams per serving, which can be great for a quick meal. However, with 720mg of sodium and added sugars, it’s best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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