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PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera: calories, sugar and salt
Per Leggera pizza of PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera contains 530 kcal, 9g of sugar (2.3 teaspoons) and 2.6g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera contains 530 kcal, 18g of fat (8g saturated), 68g of carbohydrate (9g sugar), 22g of protein and 2.6g of salt per per leggera pizza.
Nutrition by serving: PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per Leggera pizza
530 kcal
2.6g
9g
2.3 tsp
68g
22g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera contains 9g of sugar per per leggera pizza (2.3 teaspoons). Sugar level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per Leggera pizza
9g 30%
9g 30%
9g 30%
9g 38%
9g 47%
Teaspoons
2.3 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera contains 2.6g of salt per per leggera pizza. Salt level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per Leggera pizza
2.6g 43%
2.6g 43%
2.6g 43%
2.6g 52%
2.6g 87%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
Calories by portion: PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
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 Leggera pizza
530 kcal 27%
530 kcal 21%
530 kcal 27%
530 kcal 34%
530 kcal 41%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
Saturated fat by portion: PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per Leggera pizza
8g 40%
8g 27%
8g 40%
8g 44%
8g 50%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Lighter pizza base with side salad and dressing containing 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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mixed vegetables, side salad, dressing, pizza dough.
PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per Leggera pizza of PizzaExpress Leggera Giardiniera contains 530 kcal — 27% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per Leggera pizza contains 9g of sugar — 2.3 teaspoons. This item is moderate in free 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.
Per Leggera pizza contains 2.6g of salt. This single item provides 40% or more of the adult daily salt limit.
Per Leggera pizza contains 22g of protein — 44% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Leggera Giardiniera is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Leggera Giardiniera contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk, Mustard. PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Leggera Giardiniera is classified as NOVA 4. Lighter pizza base with side salad and dressing containing 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.
