Giardiniera Large Classic: calories and sugar by portion and age

Pizza Express Giardiniera (Large Classic), large round pizza with artichokes, mushrooms, red onion, baby tomatoes and olives on a white plate, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic at 73% of an adult’s daily calories, 300% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 4.1 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic? It contains 1,463 kcal, 46g of fat (21g saturated), 16g of sugar and 9g of salt.

This page covers the Large Classic base. The same pizza is 827 kcal on a Classic base and 885 kcal on a Romana base.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Energy	1,463 kcal
Fat	46g
of which saturates	21g
Carbohydrate	183g
of which sugars	16g
Fibre	13g
Salt	9g
Protein	74g

Nutrition figures are Pizza Express UK published data (September 2026), per portion as served and before any extra toppings or dips. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 1,463 kcal, which is 73% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 46g of total fat, of which 21g is saturated, 16g of sugar, 9g of salt, 74g of protein and 13g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 21g represents 106% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Pizza Express publishes figures per portion and per 100g, which puts this portion at about 770g, or 190 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 16g of free sugar per standard serving (4.1 teaspoons). Pizza Express publishes a total sugar figure of 16g and Boone counts all of it as free sugar. High sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	16g 54%	16g 54%	16g 54%	16g 68%	16g 86%

Teaspoons: 4.1 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 9g of salt per standard serving. High salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	9g 150%	9g 150%	9g 150%	9g 180%	9g 300%

Calories in Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 1,463 kcal per standard serving. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Portion	Adult (female) 2,000 kcal	Adult (male) 2,500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1,936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1,553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1,291 kcal
Per portion	1,463 kcal 73%	1,463 kcal 59%	1,463 kcal 76%	1,463 kcal 94%	1,463 kcal 113%

Saturated fat in Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 21g of saturated fat per standard serving. High saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	21g 106%	21g 70%	21g 106%	21g 117%	21g 132%

Fibre in Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 13g of fibre per standard serving. High fibre

Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6. Most people in the UK fall well short. The table below shows how much of a day’s fibre this serving provides.

Fibre by portion: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 25g	Age 7 to 10 20g	Age 4 to 6 15g
Per portion	13g 43%	13g 43%	13g 52%	13g 65%	13g 87%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

All 16g counts as free sugar. Pizza Express does not separate naturally occurring sugar from added sugar, so Boone counts the full figure. Sugars from sauces, purées and added sugar are free sugars; any from whole fruit, vegetables or milk would not be, so this may slightly overstate it. That is 4.1 teaspoons.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Allergens at a glance

Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains cereals containing gluten (wheat) and milk. Pizza Express says it may contain traces of soya. Pizza Express lists it as suitable for vegetarians.

Allergen information: Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic

Allergen	Status
Cereals containing gluten	Contains (wheat)
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Soya	May contain traces
Milk	Contains
Tree nuts	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Sulphites	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Molluscs	Not present

Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = Pizza Express flags a significant risk of cross-contamination where the ingredient is made. Pizza Express kitchens handle all 14 major allergens, so no dish can be guaranteed allergen free. Always tell the team about an allergy when you order.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic?+

Boone calculates that a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 1,463 kcal, which is 73% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 113% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic?+

A Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 16g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 4.1 teaspoons. That is 54% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 86% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic?+

A Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 21g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 106% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 70% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic?+

A Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 9g of salt. Boone calculates that as 300% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 150% of an adult’s 6g limit.

How much fibre is in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic?+

A Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 13g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 43% of an adult’s 30g daily target and 87% of the 15g target for a child aged 4 to 6. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

How much protein is in a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic?+

A Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic contains 74g of protein, which Boone calculates as 148% of a 50g adult daily target.

Is a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic classed as less healthy?+

Under the government’s 2018 nutrient profiling model a Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic scores 9. The model classes a food scoring 4 or more as less healthy, so this item would be. The 2018 model is published but not yet used for advertising rules. Pizza Express does not publish fruit, vegetable, nut or seed content, so Boone scores that component as zero.

Is the Pizza Express Giardiniera Large Classic vegetarian?+

Pizza Express lists the Giardiniera Large Classic as suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.