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Red Baron Pizza, Brick Oven Crust, Meat Trio 18.22 oz
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Red Baron Pizza, Brick Oven Crust, Meat Trio 18.22 oz

Red Baron
18.22 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
14g
Protein
8g
Sugars
810mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
177
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this Red Baron Brick Oven Meat-Trio pizza tucked in the frozen pizza aisle, stacked alongside other national-brand frozen pizzas and convenience entrees, often near garlic bread, frozen appetizers, and family-sized sides. It reads like a familiar mid-priced frozen meal: a crisp, bubbly “brick oven” crust crowned with melted low-moisture mozzarella and a trio of ham, sausage and pepperoni. The product is marketed for quick family dinners, study-night snacks, and casual get-togethers — occasions where convenience and crowd-pleasing flavor matter more than culinary finesse. Red Baron’s brand positioning leans on approachable, American comfort food: nostalgic, value-oriented, and family-focused messaging that highlights easy preparation and predictable taste. Label copy and front-panel cues give health-forward halos ("100% real cheese," “excellent source of protein,” “good source of calcium”) without organic or natural certification; visual branding emphasizes warm, homey imagery rather than premium or artisanal claims. Processing context: this is a frozen, industry-formulated product made with dough, processed meats, emulsifiers and stabilizers typical of frozen pizzas. Sensory notes include a chewy-yet-crisp crust with airy bubbles, a slightly sweet tomato paste base, salty, savory cured meats and a stretchy, browned cheese layer; textures range from crisp edges to softer center. Packaging is a cardboard box with printed serving suggestions and baking instructions; inside the pie is sealed in plastic. The ritual is simple: bake from frozen (about 17–19 minutes at 400°F), slice, and serve — often paired with casual sides and shared in relaxed, social settings like movie nights or weekend game-watching.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 4
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium810mg35%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein14g
* 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:, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, LOW, MOISTURE, PART, SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PART, SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, MEATS, (SMOKED, HAM, WITH, NATURAL, JUICES, [CURED, WITH, WATER,, SALT,, DEXTROSE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, ERYTHORBATE,, SODIUM, NITRITE],, COOKED, PIZZA, TOPPING, [SAUSAGE, (PORK,, MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, CHICKEN,, SPICES,, WATER,, SALT,, SUGAR,, GARLIC, POWDER),, WATER,, TEXTURED, VEGETABLE, PROTEIN, (SOY, FLOUR,, SALT)],, PEPPERONI, MADE, WITH, PORK,, CHICKEN, AND, BEEF, [PORK,, MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, CHICKEN,, BEEF,, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, DEXTROSE,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE,, FLAVORING,, SODIUM, NITRITE,, BHA,, BHT,, CITRIC, ACID., MAY, ALSO, CONTAIN:, SPICES,, WATER,, PAPRIKA,, OLEORESIN, OF, PAPRIKA,, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES,, SMOKE, FLAVORING,, SODIUM, ASCORBATE,, ASCORBIC, ACID,, BEEF, STOCK]),, NONFAT, MILK,, TOMATO, PASTE,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, YEAST,, SUGAR,, SALT,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, OAT, FIBER,, GUAR, GUM,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, SPICE,, MALTODEXTRIN,, DRIED, GARLIC,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, HYDROLYZED, SOY, AND, CORN, PROTEIN,, PAPRIKA,, DRIED, ONION,, SOY, FLOUR,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, L-CYSTEINE,, ENZYMES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono- and diglycerides - 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 (modified starch, emulsifiers, preservatives, mechanically separated meat, hydrolyzed proteins, BHA/BHT) and ready-to-heat formulation, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Red Baron Pizza, Brick Oven Crust, Meat Trio 18.22 oz

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit of a puzzle, right? The Meat Trio pizza packs a protein punch with 14 grams per serving, which is great if you're looking for something satisfying. However, with 810 mg of sodium and some preservatives, it might not be the best choice for everyday meals, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgentcomforting
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