What should you check?
For a summer-holiday meal, start with the amount of pizza you expect to serve, then compare the nutrition and suitability information for the exact packs.
| Priority |
What to check |
Your needs |
| Energy per 100g |
Compare the same measure across packs. Tesco Groceries lists 238 kcal per 100g for Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Margherita and 265 kcal per 100g for its Fully Loaded Pepperoni. |
I want to compare pizzas of different sizes without relying on what the base or flavour is called. |
| Portion size |
Check kcal per labelled serving and servings per pizza. Tesco Groceries lists 394 kcal per half of the thin Margherita and 705 kcal per half of the Fully Loaded Pepperoni; the NHS cautions that a labelled portion may differ from the amount you eat. |
If I expect to eat more than the stated serving, the per-serving figure alone will not describe my meal. |
| Saturates and salt |
Read both the per-100g and per-portion figures, alongside any traffic-light labelling. Tesco Groceries lists 13g saturates and 3.3g salt per labelled half of the Fully Loaded Pepperoni, with both shown as high. |
Calories are not the only label figures I want to compare when choosing between a simple Margherita and a loaded pepperoni. |
| Dietary suitability |
Read the current ingredients, allergens and precautionary statements before comparing energy. Tesco Groceries lists 227 kcal per 100g for Goodfella's Gluten Free Margherita and states that it may contain traces of wheat. |
For a gluten-free or allergy-related requirement, the exact pack must meet my needs; its calorie figure cannot answer that question. |
| Storage and cooking |
Check the pack's storage and cooking directions. Joybuy's listing for Goodfella's Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g says to store it at −18°C or cooler and not to refreeze it once defrosted. |
For a pizza kept for a holiday meal, I want to know how to store and prepare the pack I buy. |
Brand references for comparing frozen pizza
Use these product lines as comparison points, then check the nutrition and allergen details of the individual pack rather than treating a brand name as a calorie guide.
Goodfella's
Tesco Groceries lists a Stonebaked Thin Margherita, a Gluten Free Margherita and a larger Fully Loaded Pepperoni, giving three specific packs to compare.
- The Stonebaked Thin Margherita is listed at 238 kcal per 100g and 394 kcal per half; the Fully Loaded Pepperoni is listed at 265 kcal per 100g and 705 kcal per half.
- These differences apply to the named pizzas, not the whole range. Check the gluten-free pizza's current allergen statement if dietary suitability matters.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town describes its range as including deep-dish, stuffed-crust and takeaway-style pizzas.
- Those formats offer a different style to consider when choosing what kind of pizza to serve or share.
- The style does not establish a calorie comparison; use the nutrition panel of the particular pack.
Dr. Oetker
Joybuy lists an Oetker Ristorante Hawaii Pizza 355g, another specific pack shoppers may wish to compare.
- Compare its stated pack size and serving information with the meal you are planning.
- Check the pack's nutrition panel before drawing a calorie comparison with the Goodfella's examples.
Frozen pizza on Joybuy
This thin Margherita is an option for a frozen pizza meal where portion size and labelled energy matter. Compare its figures with any other pizza you are considering; this product selection does not cover every pizza style discussed above.
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Goodfella's Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g
For a planned pizza portion, this pack lists 238 kcal per 100g and 394 kcal per labelled half pizza, according to Joybuy's product listing. Its listed half also contains 7.6g saturates and 1.3g salt. The listing identifies gluten and milk; check the current pack for allergen and cooking information. Store frozen at −18°C or cooler, and do not refreeze once defrosted.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a lower-calorie comparison make a pizza low in calories?
No. A lower figure within a set of pizzas only describes that comparison. Tesco Groceries lists 227, 238 and 265 kcal per 100g for the Goodfella's Gluten Free Margherita, Stonebaked Thin Margherita and Fully Loaded Pepperoni respectively; use the exact pack's figures rather than assuming a style is low in calories.
Should I compare kcal per 100g or per serving?
Check both: per 100g helps compare pizzas of different sizes, while the serving figure helps you assess the amount you plan to eat. The NHS notes that a manufacturer's portion may not match your own, so check whether your meal is half a pizza, a whole pizza or another amount.
Is gluten-free frozen pizza automatically lower in calories?
No. Tesco Groceries lists its Goodfella's Gluten Free Margherita at 227 kcal per 100g and its Stonebaked Thin Margherita at 238 kcal per 100g, but that difference between two products cannot be applied to every gluten-free pizza. Check dietary suitability and energy separately on the pack you choose.
What if an allergen or gluten-free requirement affects my choice?
Check the current physical pack's ingredients, allergens and any precautionary statement before preparing the pizza. Tesco Groceries' Goodfella's Gluten Free Margherita listing says it may contain traces of wheat; a gluten-free product name alone does not answer every allergy question.
How should I store and cook the thin Margherita pizza?
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. Joybuy's listing for Goodfella's Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g says to store it frozen at −18°C or cooler and not to refreeze it once defrosted; use the current pack for its cooking directions.