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Red Baron Classic Four Cheese Pizza
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Red Baron Classic Four Cheese Pizza

Red Baron
21.06 oz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
16g
Protein
8g
Sugars
710mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
110
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Baron Classic Four Cheese Pizza is a frozen staple you’ll find stacked in the grocery freezer aisle among other single-serving and family-size pizzas, near frozen appetizers and entree pizzas. Packaged in a cardboard box with bright branding and a photo of a melty, cheese-topped pie, the 21.06 oz pizza leans into convenience and familiarity. It’s aimed at time-pressed families, college students, and anyone looking for an affordable, easy dinner or snack — a comfort-food option that trades cooking time for simplicity. The brand positioning reads as reliably family-friendly and nostalgic, promising ‘100% real’ cheeses and an accessible classic crust that’s “not too thick and not too thin.” The front-label health halos include calls about real cheese and being a source of protein and calcium, but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes several functional additives like dough conditioners, modified starches, and natural flavors. In plain terms, this product is highly processed: it combines enriched flour crust, multiple cheeses, tomato sauce, and several emulsifiers and flavorings formulated for stability and shelf life. Sensory cues are familiar — a crisp, slightly crunchy crust edge, a soft-chewy base, and a stringy, gooey cheese pull when hot; tomato sauce provides mild acidity and sweetness. Packaging is typical frozen-pizza retail: boxed with nutrition and baking instructions; ritual use centers on popping the pizza straight from freezer to oven for an 18–21 minute bake, making it a go-to for quick weeknight dinners, late-night snacks, game nights, or casual gatherings. The label lists 380 calories, 710 mg sodium, and 8 g sugars per serving as presented on the package.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium710mg31%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein16g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, CHEESE, BLEND, (LOW, MOISTURE, PART, SKIM, MOZZARELLA, AND, PARMESAN, CHEESES, [PART, SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, (COLOR)],, PROVOLONE, CHEESE, [MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES]),, TOMATOES, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE),, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, YEAST,, PALM, OIL,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN,, CANOLA, AND/OR, HIGH, OLEIC, SOYBEAN, OIL),, SUGAR,, SALT,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SPICE,, SEA, SALT,, MALTODEXTRIN,, DRIED, GARLIC,, HYDROLYZED, SOY, AND, CORN, PROTEIN,, PAPRIKA,, DRIED, ONION,, DOUGH, CONDITIONERS, (CONTAINS, ONE, OR, MORE, OF:, WHEAT, STARCH,, AMMONIUM, SULFATE,, L-CYSTEINE, HYDROCHLORIDE,, ENZYMES,, ASCORBIC, ACID),, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SOY, LECITHIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - 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 food starch, maltodextrin, dough conditioners, hydrolyzed proteins, natural flavors) and is formulated for long shelf life and convenience, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Red Baron Classic Four Cheese Pizza

That depends on your definition of healthy! This pizza packs a protein punch with 16 grams per serving, making it a satisfying option for a quick meal. However, it does have 710 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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