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Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.

Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (70g)
Energy256179
Fat9.4g6.6g
of which saturates4.5g3.1g
Carbohydrate29.7g20.8g
of which sugars3.9g2.7g
of which added sugars0.4g0.3g
Fibre3g2.1g
Protein11.6g8.1g
Salt1.55g1.1g

Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age

For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.

Calories in Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza by age

1 slice (70g) provides about 179 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn 1 slice (70g)% of that
Adult2250kcal179kcal
8%
Age 15 to 182433kcal179kcal
7%
Age 11 to 142033kcal179kcal
9%
Age 7 to 101750kcal179kcal
10%
Age 4 to 61550kcal179kcal
12%

Sugar in Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza

1 slice (70g) contains about 2.7g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.3g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.

Age groupDaily free sugar limitIn 1 slice (70g)% of that
Adult30g0.3g
1%
Age 15 to 1830g0.3g
1%
Age 11 to 1430g0.3g
1%
Age 7 to 1024g0.3g
1%
Age 4 to 619g0.3g
2%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.

Fat in Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza: high, mostly saturated

Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza is naturally high in fat, with about 6.58g per portion, and most of it is saturated (3.15g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn 1 slice (70g)% of that
Adult24g3.15g
13%
Age 15 to 1830g3.15g
10%
Age 11 to 1425g3.15g
13%
Age 7 to 1022g3.15g
14%
Age 4 to 618g3.15g
18%

Salt in Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza by age

Because zizzi's rustica piccante pepperoni frozen pizza is salted, a portion carries about 1.08g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn 1 slice (70g)% of that
Adult6g1.08g
18%
Age 15 to 186g1.08g
18%
Age 11 to 146g1.08g
18%
Age 7 to 105g1.08g
22%
Age 4 to 63g1.08g
36%

Protein in Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza by age

1 slice (70g) provides about 8.1g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In 1 slice (70g)% of that
Adult50g8.1g
16%
Age 15 to 1855g8.1g
15%
Age 11 to 1442g8.1g
19%
Age 7 to 1028g8.1g
29%
Age 4 to 620g8.1g
40%

Is Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza processed?

Yes. Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.

Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in zizzi's rustica piccante pepperoni frozen pizza?

1 slice (70g) has about 179 calories.

How many calories are in zizzi's rustica piccante pepperoni frozen pizza?

1 slice (70g) has about 179 calories.

Is zizzi's rustica piccante pepperoni frozen pizza good for you?

Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Frozen Pizza is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.

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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.