Pizzas
Home Run Inn Sausage Classic Pizza
142 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 48
Home Run Inn Sausage Classic Pizza scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sausage and cured meats: IARC classifies processed meat (cured, salted, smoked or fermented) as Group 1, based on colorectal cancer; each 50 g eaten daily is linked to an 18% higher risk. Regulatory
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 4.9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pizza
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Mozzarella Pizza Alex's Awesome Sourdough · 12 oz, 340 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 93 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Organic roasted vegetable pizza Trader Joe's · 456 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Six cheese Neapolitan pizza California Pizza Kitchen · 14.7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 86 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Margherita Pizza Vulcano · 14.1 oz/400 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Rub With Love - Serious Pie Pizza Spice Rub With Love Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 52 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sausage Classic Pizza
Ingredients
- Sausage and cured meats minus 20 points
- Corn oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.9 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 282 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 13.4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 52 = 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains sausage and cured meats, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 282 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (142 g)
Ingredients
- CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CORN OIL, YEAST, SALT)
- WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA+ (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
- SAUCE (TOMATOES, SALT, WATER, SPICES) (not recognized)
- SAUSAGE (PORK, SALT, SPICES, FLAVORINGS) (high concern)
Label text, as published
CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CORN OIL, YEAST, SALT), WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA+ (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SAUCE (TOMATOES, SALT, WATER, SPICES (OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER)), SAUSAGE (PORK, SALT, SPICES, FLAVORINGS).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat (Press Release No. 240)
“Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer.”
iarc.who.int
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org