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Ellio's Pizza, Spreme
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Ellio's Pizza, Spreme

Ellio's
19.64 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
12g
Protein
3g
Sugars
650mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
88
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ellio's Pizza, Spreme is a budget-friendly frozen pizza you’d spot in the freezer aisle near other value-brand frozen pizzas, quick dinners, and boxed sides — often stacked beside promotional multipacks and family-sized items. It markets itself as an easy, no-fuss meal for families and students: think late-night study sessions, quick weeknight dinners, or kids’ sleepovers. The brand leans into a retro, value-oriented identity — familiar, affordable, and reliably consistent — aimed at price-conscious shoppers, college students, and busy families who prioritize convenience over gourmet claims. Packaging typically features bold, kid-friendly graphics and serving suggestions; labels emphasize convenience and portion size rather than wholesome or organic credentials, and there are no organic certifications or explicit “all natural” endorsements. Health halos are modest: calorie and sodium numbers are shown but visual cues emphasize convenience and indulgence rather than nutrition. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen entree made to be quick to prepare and long-lasting in the freezer. Sensory details: the crust is soft and slightly doughy after baking with a chewy edge, topped with a sweet-tart tomato paste, melty low-moisture mozzarella, and savory, spiced meats (sausage and pepperoni) that deliver smoky, salty bites; bell peppers and onion add occasional crunch. The box is cardboard with an inner paper or cardboard tray; ritual use is simple — oven or toaster-oven heat, slice, and serve — often accompanied by a soda and casual company. It occupies a familiar place in American grocery culture as an inexpensive, comforting convenience food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium650mg28%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein12g
* 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,, Cooked, Italian, Sausage, (Pork,, Spices,, Water,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Paprika, (Color),, Sugar,, Flavor),, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Dextrose,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Smoke, Flavoring,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, Onion,, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Green, Bell, Pepper,, 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
  • Red 40 - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (preservatives like BHA/BHT, sodium nitrite, corn syrup solids, flavorings) and is produced as a ready-to-heat frozen product, fitting the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Ellio's Pizza, Spreme

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! Ellio's Supreme Pizza packs in 12 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking for a quick meal. However, it does have a fair amount of sodium and added sugars, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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

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