Frozen pizzas
Milton's Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust Pizza
2 pizzas
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 45
Milton's Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust Pizza scores 45 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, firming agent, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pizza
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Organic roasted vegetable pizza Trader Joe's · 456 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 87 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Cauliflower Crust Cheese Pizza Member's Mark · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Roasted Garlic Pizza Rao's Homemade · 12.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Classic Margherita Tutta Bella · 36.8 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 85 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Margherita Pizza Vulcano · 14.1 oz/400 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 91 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 1.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 183 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 9.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 55.5 = 44.5 → 45
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 183 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 0.25 serving (126 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Cauliflower crust (cauliflower, non-gmo low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (non-gmo cultured pasteurized part skim milk, salt vegetarian enzymes, powdered cellulose[ to prevent caking], calcium chloride), rice flour, tapioca starch, water egg whites, modified rice starch, sugar, organic yeast, salt, cultured brown rice, garlic powder, italian seasoning, xanthan gum, non-gmo part skim low moisture mozzarella cheese (non-gmo cultured pasteurized part skim milk, salt, vegetarian enzymes, calcium chloride) tomato sauce (water, tomato paste, seasoning {cane sugar, sea salt, dehydrated onion and garlic, spices} sea salt), roasted zucchini, roasted bell peppers (roasted red bell peppers, roasted yellow bell peppers, roasted green bell peppers), roasted onion, pecorino romano and parmesan cheese blend (pecorino romano cheese {pasteurized sheep's milk, salt, enzymes}, parmesan cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes}), roasted garlic, basil, oregano.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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