Boone’s analysis puts Pizza Express Leggera Padana at 27% of an adult’s daily calories, 100% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 4.4 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in a Pizza Express Leggera Padana? It contains 545 kcal, 11g of fat (5.7g saturated), 18g of sugar and 3g of salt.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: Pizza Express Leggera Padana
| Energy | 545 kcal |
| Fat | 11g |
| of which saturates | 5.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 88g |
| of which sugars | 18g |
| Fibre | 5.8g |
| Salt | 3g |
| Protein | 21g |
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 Leggera Padana contains 545 kcal, which is 27% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 11g of total fat, of which 5.7g is saturated, 18g of sugar, 3g of salt, 21g of protein and 5.8g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 5.7g represents 29% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
Pizza Express publishes figures per portion and per 100g, which puts this portion at about 326g, or 167 kcal per 100g.
Sugar in Pizza Express Leggera Padana
Pizza Express Leggera Padana contains 18g of free sugar per standard serving (4.4 teaspoons). Pizza Express publishes a total sugar figure of 18g 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 Leggera Padana
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 18g
59% | 18g
59% | 18g
59% | 18g
74% | 18g
93% |
Teaspoons: 4.4 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 Leggera Padana
Pizza Express Leggera Padana contains 3g 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 Leggera Padana
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 3g
50% | 3g
50% | 3g
50% | 3g
60% | 3g
100% |
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.
Calories in Pizza Express Leggera Padana
Pizza Express Leggera Padana contains 545 kcal per standard serving. Moderate calorie share
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by portion: Pizza Express Leggera Padana
| 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 | 545 kcal
27% | 545 kcal
22% | 545 kcal
28% | 545 kcal
35% | 545 kcal
42% |
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.
Saturated fat in Pizza Express Leggera Padana
Pizza Express Leggera Padana contains 5.7g of saturated fat per standard serving. Moderate 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 Leggera Padana
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 5.7g
29% | 5.7g
19% | 5.7g
29% | 5.7g
32% | 5.7g
36% |
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.
Fibre in Pizza Express Leggera Padana
Pizza Express Leggera Padana contains 5.8g of fibre per standard serving. Some 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 Leggera Padana
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 5.8g
19% | 5.8g
19% | 5.8g
23% | 5.8g
29% | 5.8g
39% |
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; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Allergens at a glance
Pizza Express Leggera Padana contains cereals containing gluten (wheat), milk and mustard (in dressing). Pizza Express says it may contain traces of soya. Pizza Express lists it as suitable for vegetarians.
Allergen information: Pizza Express Leggera Padana
| 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 | Contains (in dressing) |
| 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.
