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Frozen Pizza

+3.0

Frozen pizza combines refined white flour, processed meats, inflammatory cheese, and seed oils into a highly processed meal that strongly promotes systemic inflammation.

Ingredient score breakdown

Refined wheat flour crust

+1.2

High glycemic carbohydrates spike insulin and promote inflammatory AGE formation during baking.

Processed cheese and meats

+1.3

High saturated fat, sodium, and preservatives (nitrites) increase inflammatory markers and oxidative stress.

Omega-6 oils in dough

+0.8

Soybean oil in the crust contributes to an unfavorable fatty acid balance.

Tomato sauce lycopene

-0.3

Tomato-based sauce provides antioxidant carotenoids that partially offset inflammatory ingredients.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

High FODMAP due to wheat crust and often garlic/onion in sauce. Gluten-free varieties may still contain high FODMAP ingredients.

Healthier alternatives

  • cauliflower crust pizza
  • whole wheat bread

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