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Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Crust
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Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Crust

Pillsbury
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
4g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Crust is a ready-to-use dough disk you’re most likely to find in the refrigerated dough/bakery section of a supermarket, shelved near other refrigerated dough products like biscuit tubes, crescent rolls, cookie dough, and pizza sauce. It reads as a convenience item for quick weeknight meals, casual get-togethers, or last-minute pizza experiments when you want pizza without making dough from scratch. The brand leans on Pillsbury’s long-standing, family-friendly image—the Doughboy, simple instructions and approachable pricing—positioning the product for busy parents, budget-conscious shoppers, and anyone who values speed over artisanal technique. Packaging typically features bright, family-oriented graphics and clear usage instructions; there is no organic certification and no prominent “all-natural” claim, though enriched flour and “made for convenience” messaging can create a mild health halo. Processing-wise, this is an industrially manufactured dough with added stabilizers and emulsifiers to ensure uniform texture and shelf stability. Sensory notes: the crust is a thin, pliable disk that bakes up with a crisp edge and a tender, slightly chewy crumb; its neutral, bready flavor lets tomato sauce, cheese or toppings dominate. The product comes in a wrapped pan or sleeve designed for easy transfer to a pizza stone or pan; ritual use is hands-on and social—kids topping their own slices on a pizza night, or a quick crisp in the oven for game-day snacks. Overall it reads as an accessible, reliable shortcut in American kitchens where speed and predictability matter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein4g
* 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, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Leavening, (Glucono, Delta-Lactone,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, and/or, Cottonseed, Oil),, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Wheat, Starch,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Enzymes,, Tricalcium, Phosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm, and/or Cottonseed Oil) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - 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 refined/enriched flour, hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsifiers, stabilizers and added flavors—ingredients typical of industrial formulations—so it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Crust

The Thin Crust Pizza Crust can be a convenient option for a quick meal, but whether it's 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. With 140 calories and 4g of protein per serving, it’s a decent base for a pizza night, especially if topped with lots of veggies. Just keep in mind it's not high in fiber or protein, so pair it wisely!

Perfect For

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