Portion-conscious shoppers
If you track protein and calories for a meal, check whether the label describes half a pizza or the whole pizza before using its figures.
Who this is for
People choosing between chicken and cheese pizzas
A chicken topping or a generous amount of cheese does not settle the choice on its own. Compare protein, energy and saturates for the portion you intend to eat.
Label-led supermarket shoppers
Use per-100-g values to compare pizzas of different sizes, then check what those figures mean for your serving.
What to check before choosing
Start with the amount of pizza you expect to eat. Compare protein and energy on that basis, then look at saturates and salt alongside them.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy | Read protein in grams and energy in kcal for the same serving. Use per-100-g figures when comparing pizzas of different sizes. | I want to see how much protein my chosen portion provides without overlooking its calories. |
| Portion size | Check whether the nutrition panel refers to half a pizza, a whole pizza or 100 g. For a whole pizza labelled in halves, double the half-pizza figures. | If I expect to eat the whole pizza, half-pizza figures will not describe my meal. |
| Saturates and salt | Compare both for the portion you will eat, alongside protein and energy. Tesco lists 7.5 g saturates and 1.51 g salt per half Deep Pan Cheese Pizza. | Protein matters to me, but I also want to know what comes with it in a cheese-focused pizza. |
| Claims and toppings | Check the finished pizza’s nutrition panel rather than assuming a thin base or chicken topping determines its calories. | A pizza that sounds suitable still needs to fit the portion and nutrition figures I am comparing. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming thin crust or chicken means fewer calories
Dr. Oetker UK lists 214 kcal per 100 g for Ristorante Pollo. Its topping and base description cannot replace the energy figure on the label.
Compare kcal per 100 g across products, then check kcal for the portion you will actually eat.
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Using half-pizza figures for a whole pizza
Dr. Oetker UK lists 383 kcal and 16 g protein per half Ristorante Pollo pizza; the whole pizza contains twice those amounts.
Decide on your portion before comparing pizzas, and calculate the whole-pizza figures if that is what you plan to eat.
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Comparing cheese pizzas by protein alone
Tesco lists 19.9 g protein per half Deep Pan Cheese Pizza, alongside 446 kcal, 7.5 g saturates and 1.51 g salt.
Put protein, energy, saturates and salt side by side for the same portion.
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Relying on an earlier product listing
The pack is the practical reference for the pizza you are buying, including its ingredients and cooking instructions.
Check its current nutrition panel, allergens, storage directions and cooking method before purchase.
Frozen pizza brand references
Dr. Oetker
The Ristorante range includes Pollo, a chicken, spinach and sweetcorn pizza.
- Dr. Oetker UK lists 16 g protein, 383 kcal and 1.8 g salt per half Ristorante Pollo pizza.
- A whole pizza is twice the labelled half-pizza serving; use the amount you intend to eat when comparing it with another product.
Tesco
Tesco’s Deep Pan Cheese Pizza offers a cheese-focused frozen-pizza comparison.
- Tesco lists 19.9 g protein per half Deep Pan Cheese Pizza.
- That half also contains 446 kcal, 7.5 g saturates and 1.51 g salt; compare all four figures for your intended portion.
Goodfella's
Its Stonebaked Thin Chicken pizza has a chicken topping; Goodfella's lists chicken at 13% of the ingredients.
- The chicken-topped format offers an option to consider alongside cheese-focused pizzas.
- Check the current pack’s protein, energy, saturates and salt figures before judging how it compares.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town’s Ultimate Chicago Thin Sausage 'n' Pepperoni is a 431 g pizza with mozzarella, pepperoni and fennel sausage.
- Its thin-base format is distinct from the deep-pan cheese option.
- A thin base does not establish its protein or calorie figures; check the current nutrition panel for the portion you will eat.
Joybuy pizza option
This Joybuy selection is a ready-made Sweet Chilli Chicken Protein Pizza. Use its pack to compare protein and energy for the portion you intend to eat.
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Applied Nutrition Sweet Chilli Chicken Protein Pizza 370g
For this chicken pizza, compare the pack’s protein and energy figures for the amount you plan to eat. Check its serving size, ingredients, allergens and cooking instructions on the current label.
Frequently asked questions
Does a thin chicken pizza necessarily have fewer calories?
No. A thin base and chicken topping describe the pizza, not its energy content. Dr. Oetker UK lists 214 kcal per 100 g and 383 kcal per half Ristorante Pollo pizza, so check the label and compare the portion you intend to eat.
Should I compare protein per portion or per 100 g?
Use per-100-g figures to compare pizzas of different sizes, then use portion figures to assess your meal. If you eat a whole pizza whose label gives half-pizza values, double those values; Dr. Oetker UK lists 16 g protein and 383 kcal per half Ristorante Pollo pizza.
Does more cheese settle the protein choice?
No. Tesco lists 19.9 g protein per half Deep Pan Cheese Pizza, but that portion also contains 446 kcal, 7.5 g saturates and 1.51 g salt. Compare these figures together for the serving you plan to eat.
How should I store and cook a frozen pizza?
Follow the storage and cooking directions on the specific pack. Tesco’s Deep Pan Cheese Pizza listing says to keep it frozen at −18°C or colder and not to refreeze it if it has thawed.
Which label figures matter when comparing pizzas?
Start with energy and protein on a common per-100-g basis, then check the figures for your intended portion, including saturates and salt. GOV.UK’s nutrition-labelling guidance identifies these among the values declared on a nutrition panel.