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PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls: calories, sugar and salt
Per portion of PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls contains 469 kcal, 31.3g of sugar (7.8 teaspoons) and 1.6g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls contains 469 kcal, 12g of fat (1.1g saturated), 81.8g of carbohydrate (31.3g sugar), 6g of protein and 1.6g of salt per per portion.
Nutrition by serving: PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per portion
469 kcal
1.6g
31.3g
7.8 tsp
81.8g
6g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls contains 31.3g of sugar per per portion (7.8 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion
31.3g 104%
31.3g 104%
31.3g 104%
31.3g 130%
31.3g 165%
Teaspoons
7.8 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls contains 1.6g of salt per per portion. Salt level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion
1.6g 27%
1.6g 27%
1.6g 27%
1.6g 32%
1.6g 53%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Calories by portion: PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per portion
469 kcal 23%
469 kcal 19%
469 kcal 24%
469 kcal 30%
469 kcal 36%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Saturated fat by portion: PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion
1.1g 6%
1.1g 4%
1.1g 6%
1.1g 6%
1.1g 7%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Gluten-free rice flour dough with raising agents; garlic butter with emulsifiers.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per portion of PizzaExpress Gluten-Free Dough Balls contains 469 kcal — 23% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per portion contains 31.3g of sugar — 7.8 teaspoons. This single item meets or exceeds the adult free sugar limit of 30g per day. 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.
Per portion contains 1.6g of salt. This item is high in salt — more than a quarter of the adult daily limit.
Per portion contains 6g of protein — 12% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Gluten-Free Dough Balls is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Gluten-Free Dough Balls contains: Milk. PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Gluten-Free Dough Balls is classified as NOVA 4. Gluten-free rice flour dough with raising agents; garlic butter with emulsifiers.
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Source: Source: PizzaExpress UK official Allergen Information guide (March 2026), GDA nutrition leaflet, CalorieKing and FatSecret UK nutrition databases. NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
