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San Marzano Margherita Pinzza, 14.95 OZ
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San Marzano Margherita Pinzza, 14.95 OZ

Urban Pie
Available at Whole Foods
290
Calories
12g
Protein
2g
Sugars
720mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
112
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated or frozen prepared pizza section as an artisan-style San Marzano Margherita ready to heat at home. It gives a nostalgic, indulgent comfort-food vibe — like a quick, restaurant-style Margherita — but the ingredient list (tomato concentrate, multiple processed cheeses, powdered cellulose, silicon dioxide, added oils) and processing aids point to industrial formulation. That industrial processing explains the uniform crust texture, stable melted cheese, and longer shelf life compared with a freshly made pizza.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium720mg31%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

CRUST, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, RICE, FLOUR,, SOY, FLOUR,, RICE, SEMOLINA,, DRIED, WHEAT, SOURDOUGH, STARTER,, OLIVE, OIL,, SALT,, YEAST), MARGHERITA, BLEND, (TOMATOES,, OLIVE, OIL,, SALT,, GARLIC,, SPICE), SAUCE, (ITALIAN-TOMATO, CONCENTRATE,, WATER,, OLIVE, OIL,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, SPICES,, GARLIC, POWDER,, CANOLA, OIL, AND, SILICON, DIOXIDE, ADDED, AS, PROCESSING, AIDS), STRACCIATELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, PASTEURIZED, CREAM,, VINEGAR,, ENZYMES,, SALT), LOW, MOISTURE, WHOLE, MILK, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), PROVOLONE, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, BASIL, PARMESAN, AND, ROMANO, CHEESE, BLEND, (PARMESAN, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, RENNET],, ROMANO, CHEESE, MADE, WITH, COW'S, MILK, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, RENNET],, POWDERED, CELLULOSE, [ANTI-CAKING],, SALT)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • silicon dioxide - 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?

The product is a ready-to-heat, multi-ingredient manufactured food containing industrial ingredients (tomato concentrate, processed cheese blends, powdered cellulose, silicon dioxide, added oils) and processing aids. Those features are characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience, uniform texture, and extended shelf life.

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Common Questions about San Marzano Margherita Pinzza, 14.95 OZ

The Margherita Pinzza can be a fun and tasty option for a quick meal, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. With 290 calories and 12 grams of protein per serving, it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. Just remember, it's not a superfood — more of a comfort food with some quality ingredients!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientnostalgiccomforting
$8.35
per package