Least Processed Frozen Pizzas
Each product is ranked by its own Processing Score, lowest first. To keep the list from being one company's catalog, it shows at most two products from any one brand.
Frozen Pizza by the Numbers
We scored every frozen pizza product in our database: 3,638 items across 411 brands. In our analysis, about 96% land in the Highly or Ultra-Processed tiers.
What should you look for on the label?
- Count total ingredients: under 20 indicates a less processed frozen pizza
- Check if cheese is real mozzarella or "pizza cheese" (modified with fillers)
- Dough conditioners (DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate) are markers of industrial crust
- Simpler pizzas (margherita, plain cheese) consistently score lower than specialty toppings
Most Processed Frozen Pizzas
For context, here are the top 5 of the opposite ranking, the most processed frozen pizzas in our analysis.
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How are products scored?
Every product is evaluated using two independent scores. The Processing Score (lower is better) measures the degree of industrial processing based on ingredient analysis, including the presence of artificial additives, preservatives, and highly modified ingredients. The Nutrition Score (higher is better) rates overall nutritional quality, rewarding protein and fiber while penalizing excess sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat.
Products are assigned to one of four processing levels: Minimal (score ≤ 2.5), Processed (2.6 to 5.0), Highly Processed (5.1 to 8.0), and Ultra-Processed (above 8.0). Each product in the ranking is placed by its own Processing Score, not by its brand. Based on our analysis of 445K+ curated products from the USDA FoodData Central database. For a deeper look, see our Processing Score guide and Two-Score System explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is frozen pizza always ultra-processed?
Not always, but usually: 96% of the frozen pizzas in our analysis are Level 3 or 4. The exceptions use simple dough (flour, water, yeast, salt, olive oil), real mozzarella, and tomato sauce without additives, and they lead the ranking above.
What is the best frozen pizza?
In our analysis, the best frozen pizzas use the simplest ingredient lists with real cheese, simple dough, and tomato sauce without stabilizers. Look for brands that keep total ingredients under 20 and skip dough conditioners like DATEM.
Is homemade pizza less processed?
Significantly. Homemade pizza with basic dough, canned tomatoes, and real mozzarella scores well below most frozen alternatives.