Holiday meal planners comparing saturated fat
If pizza is on the menu during the summer holidays, compare saturated fat as well as total fat rather than relying on descriptions such as thin or lighter.
Who these checks are for
Families sharing a full-size pizza
A pack’s stated serving size may differ from the number of slices each person eats. Check the portion figures against the meal you are planning.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
Read the current pack’s ingredient and allergen information for each pizza. The Goodfella’s and Dr. Oetker products examined here include milk ingredients, so the recipe name alone is not enough to establish suitability.
What to check before choosing
Start with the nutrition panel to compare different pizzas, then check the portion, ingredients and cooking directions for the meal you have in mind.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Fat comparison | Compare total fat and saturated fat per 100g on current labels. The NHS defines more than 17.5g total fat or more than 5g saturated fat per 100g as high for the respective measure. Use traffic-light labels, where present, as a prompt to read the figures. | I want to compare pizzas on the same basis, even when their pack sizes, crusts or toppings differ. |
| Portion size | Check the stated serving size and the fat and saturated fat for the amount you plan to eat. The NHS notes that a manufacturer’s portion may differ from yours; Tesco lists its Chicago Town Ultimate Chicago Thin Cheese pizza as four servings. | If we are sharing a pizza, I need figures that reflect the number of slices each person is likely to have. |
| Cooking and storage | Read the exact pack’s storage method, oven setting and cooking instructions. Dr. Oetker’s Ristorante Pollo directions say to keep it frozen until baking and ensure it is thoroughly cooked. | The holiday kitchen needs to have the appliance required by the pack instructions. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredient list and highlighted allergens, including any cross-contact statement relevant to you. Goodfella’s advises checking its Stonebaked Thin Margherita packaging for changes. | I need to know whether this exact pizza meets the ingredient or allergen requirements of everyone eating it. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming thin crust means less fat
Crust style does not account for all the cheese and toppings. Tesco lists Chicago Town Ultimate Chicago Thin Cheese at 14g total fat and 7.4g saturated fat per 100g; the saturated-fat figure exceeds the NHS high threshold of 5g per 100g.
Compare both fat figures per 100g on the exact pizzas you are considering, then look at your planned portion.
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Using only the stated serving
Figures for one suggested serving may not describe the amount you will eat. The NHS notes that manufacturers’ portions can differ from consumers’ portions.
Use per-100g figures to compare packs, then check the figures for your likely number of slices.
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Judging fat content by the topping name
Vegetable or chicken toppings do not, by themselves, establish a lower saturated-fat value. Goodfella’s lists a 28% cheese blend in its Stonebaked Thin Margherita ingredients.
Use ingredients to identify recipes you would consider, but use each current nutrition panel to compare fat and saturated fat.
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Relying on an older ingredient list
Goodfella’s advises checking packaging for possible ingredient and nutrition changes. An earlier online description may therefore be unsuitable for an allergen decision.
Check the current pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and cooking directions before using the pizza.
Brand and retailer references
Use these ranges and listings to identify pizzas to compare, not as brand-wide indications of fat content.
Goodfella’s
Its frozen-pizza range includes Stonebaked Thin and other crust styles. A thin description is a reason to inspect a product, not a reduced-fat claim.
- The Stonebaked Thin Margherita product information identifies ingredients and directs shoppers to the pack for current details.
- That information does not establish the fat content of every Goodfella’s pizza.
Dr. Oetker
Ristorante includes thin-and-crispy frozen pizzas with different toppings.
- Dr. Oetker lists Ristorante Pollo at 7.8g fat and 2.7g saturated fat per 100g.
- Those declared values belong to Ristorante Pollo, not to every Ristorante recipe.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town describes a range spanning Deep Dish, Stuffed Crust and takeaway-style pizzas; individual recipes need separate label checks.
- Tesco’s Ultimate Chicago Thin Cheese listing gives values per 100g and states that one pizza serves four.
- Tesco lists that pizza at 7.4g saturated fat per 100g, above the NHS high threshold of 5g per 100g, despite its thin-crust name.
Tesco
Individual retailer listings can provide a way to inspect a frozen pizza’s nutrition and stated serving basis before checking the current pack.
- Tesco’s Chicago Town Ultimate Chicago Thin Cheese listing states per-100g fat and saturated-fat values and a four-serving basis.
- One retailer listing cannot establish the nutrition of other pizzas sold by Tesco.
Sainsbury’s
When considering a Sainsbury’s frozen pizza for a shared meal, compare the exact recipe rather than relying on its topping or range name.
- Check the current pack for per-100g fat, saturated fat, servings and allergens before drawing a reduced-fat conclusion.
Asda
For an Asda frozen pizza, the individual product label is the basis for a fat comparison.
- Compare the current pack’s per-100g fat and saturated fat with other pizzas, then check the portion you intend to serve.
Frozen pizza options on Joybuy
These frozen pizzas offer recipes and pack sizes to consider for a summer holiday meal. Use their current nutrition labels to compare fat and saturated fat; the product names alone do not identify a lower-fat choice.
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Pizza Express American 320g
For a shared holiday meal, compare the current label’s fat and saturated fat per 100g, then check the figures for the amount each person will eat. The pack is identified as 320g.
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Goodfella’s Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g
If you prefer a thin-base margherita, use this 334g pizza’s current nutrition label rather than the crust description to assess fat and saturated fat. Check its allergen statement and cooking directions on the pack.
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Dr. Oetker Ristorante Prosciutto Funghi 350 g
For a ham-and-mushroom option, compare this 350 g pizza’s current per-100g nutrition with other recipes and check the figures for your intended portion. Read the pack’s allergen and cooking instructions too.
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Goodfella’s Pepperoni Stonebaked Thin 332g
This 332g thin-base pepperoni pizza is an option to compare if that topping suits your meal. Check total fat and saturated fat on the current pack: neither the thin base nor the topping establishes the result.
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Dr Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni Salame Pizza 320g
For a 320g pepperoni salame pizza, compare the current pack’s per-100g fat and saturated fat with the other recipes you are considering. Check its stated portion against the amount you plan to serve.
Frozen pizza questions
Does thin-crust frozen pizza automatically have less fat?
No. Compare the exact pizzas’ total fat and saturated fat per 100g, then check your portion. Tesco lists Chicago Town Ultimate Chicago Thin Cheese at 14g fat and 7.4g saturated fat per 100g; the saturated-fat value exceeds the NHS high threshold of 5g per 100g.
Which label figures help when comparing pizzas?
Start with total fat and saturated fat per 100g so pack sizes do not distort the comparison. Then use the current pack’s serving information to assess the amount you expect to eat; the NHS notes that a manufacturer’s portion may differ from yours.
Is a chicken-and-vegetable pizza necessarily lower in fat?
No. Check the nutrition panel for the exact recipe rather than deciding from its toppings. Dr. Oetker lists Ristorante Pollo at 7.8g fat and 2.7g saturated fat per 100g, but those declared figures do not apply to other chicken or vegetable pizzas.
What should I check before cooking pizza in a holiday kitchen?
Check that the available oven can meet the exact pack’s cooking directions, and follow its storage and preparation instructions. Dr. Oetker’s Ristorante Pollo directions say to keep that pizza frozen until baking and ensure it is thoroughly cooked before eating.
How should I check frozen-pizza allergens?
Read the current pack’s ingredient list, highlighted allergens and any relevant cross-contact statement for the exact pizza. Goodfella’s advises checking packaging for possible changes, so an older listing should not replace the pack when deciding whether a pizza meets someone’s requirements.