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Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked

Fast Food Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Contains: 🥛 Milk

Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked is a food at 263 calories per 100g. It provides useful amounts of Vitamin A (RAE) and Selenium, contributing 42% and 39% of the Daily Value per 100g. This food is a moderate protein source, a useful source of fiber. Our database tracks 75 nutrients for this food, plus glycemic index, insulin index, environmental footprint data.

263
Calories
kcal
11.9
Protein
g
11.1
Fat
g
28.8
Carbs
g
3.0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin A (RAE)
374 µg
42% DV
💎
Selenium
21.4 µg
39% DV
💎
Sodium
471 mg
31% DV

Data for 75 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR46.0g
1%
Calories SR263kcal
Energy (kJ) SR1,098kj
Protein SR11.9g
21%
Total Fat SR11.1g
Carbohydrate SR28.8g
22%
Fiber SR3.0g
8%
Total Sugars SR3.7g
Ash SR2.2g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR228mg
23%
Iron SR2.1mg
27%
Magnesium SR24.0mg
6%
Phosphorus SR215mg
31%
Potassium SR201mg
6%
Sodium SR471mg
31%
Zinc SR1.5mg
14%
Copper SR0.09mg
10%
Manganese SR0.33mg
14%
Selenium SR21.4µg
39%
Vitamins 32
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR374µg
42%
Vitamin A (IU) SR72.0IU
Retinol SR64.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR97.0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR2,013µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR30.0µg
Vitamin C SR0.10mg
0%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin E SR0.74mg
5%
Beta-Tocopherol SR0.05mg
Gamma-Tocopherol SR1.1mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0.30mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0.01mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR4.2µg
4%
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR2.8µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.10mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.13mg
10%
Niacin (B3) SR1.3mg
8%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.50mg
10%
Vitamin B6 SR0.13mg
10%
Folate SR87.0µg
22%
Folic Acid SR51.0µg
Folate (food) SR36.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR122µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.62µg
26%
Choline SR18.9mg
3%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR5.7g
Monounsaturated Fat SR3.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR1.7g
Trans Fat SR0.28g
Cholesterol SR21.0mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.11g
7%
Omega-3 EPA SR0.003g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.006g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0.16g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0.12g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0.07g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0.18g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.20g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.71g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR3.1g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.98g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR1.5g
9%
Omega-6 LA SR1.4g
Omega-6 GLA SR0.003g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.11g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

27
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin A●●●

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. Adding fat to a meal significantly increases beta-carotene and retinol absorption.

Ribaya-Mercado et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2007

Vitamin B12 + Folate●●

Vitamin B12 and folate are metabolically interdependent. B12 is needed to convert methyltetrahydrofolate back to tetrahydrofolate, enabling folate to participate in DNA synthesis.

Green et al., Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2017

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

Protein + Calcium●●

Moderate protein intake enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health. The acid-ash hypothesis suggesting protein harms bones has been largely disproven.

Kerstetter et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2005

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Calcium vs Iron●●●

Calcium inhibits both heme and non-heme iron absorption when consumed in the same meal. The effect is dose-dependent, with significant inhibition at 300+ mg calcium.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Calcium vs Magnesium●●

Very high calcium intake can reduce magnesium absorption by competing for shared intestinal transport pathways. A calcium:magnesium ratio above 2.6:1 may impair magnesium status.

Rosanoff et al., Nutr Rev, 2012

Fiber vs Iron●●

Phytates in high-fibre foods (whole grains, legumes) bind non-heme iron and reduce its bioavailability. Soaking, sprouting, and fermentation reduce phytate content.

Hurrell & Egli, Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

5.7g
Saturated
3.0g
Monounsaturated
1.7g
Polyunsaturated
1:12.5
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.003 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.11 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.006 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)1.4 g
⚠ Trans fat: 0.28 g per 100g. WHO recommends less than 1% of total energy from trans fats.

Glycemic & Insulin Response

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. The Insulin Index (II) measures the insulin response directly, which can differ from GI — notably, dairy and high-protein foods often trigger a higher insulin response than their GI suggests. White bread = 100 for both scales.

60
Glycemic Index
Medium GI
15
Glycemic Load
Medium GL (per 100g)
GI Scale 60
0 Low <55 Med High ≥70 100

GI data matched from: “Pizza, cheese” · ●●● high confidence

60
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 60
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
GI Model ●● Estimated via GI-based regression (R²=0.78)

Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index (Sydney University, 2021) · Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Cheese” category.

23.7
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
87.8
m² land / kg
Land Use
5,605
L water / kg
Water Use
166
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions23.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use87.8 m² / kg
Water Use5,605 L / kg
Eutrophication98.4 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification166 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked?

Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked contains 263 kcal per 100 grams, making it a calorie-dense food. The energy comes from 11.9g of protein (18% of calories), 11.1g of fat (38%), and 28.8g of carbohydrates (44%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked is Vitamin A (RAE), providing 374 µg per 100g (42% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Selenium (39% DV). Our database tracks 75 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked high in protein?

Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked provides 11.9g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 18% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked?

Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked contains 3.0g of fiber per 100 grams — a moderate amount. This contributes to the recommended daily intake of 25-38g. Pairing with other fiber-rich foods like vegetables, legumes, or whole grains can help meet daily targets.

What is the glycemic index of Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked?

Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked has a glycemic index of 60, which is classified as medium (56-69). Medium-GI foods produce a moderate blood sugar response. The glycemic load, which accounts for typical serving size, provides additional context for real-world blood sugar impact.

What is the insulin index of Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked?

Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked has a moderate insulin response (II: 60) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.