Is school lunch cheese pizza (16 Big Daddy’s 51% whole grain) healthy?

It is a fairly salty, higher saturated fat meal. Per slice (1/8 pizza), it has about 377 kcal with 21.53 g protein and 4.19 g fiber, but it also has 620 mg sodium, 6.42 g saturated fat, and 0.46 g trans fat.

Can a diabetic person eat school lunch cheese pizza (16 Big Daddy’s 51% whole grain)?

One slice has about 42.01 g carbs (about 37.82 g net carbs) with 4.19 g fiber, so it can raise blood sugar, but the fiber can help a bit compared with lower fiber pizza. Soluble fiber trials in type 2 diabetes show HbA1c reductions around 0.63% on average, which is why fiber tends to help, even if it does not cancel the carb load. If you use glucose lowering meds, a dietitian or clinician can help set a safer portion.

Can I eat school lunch cheese pizza (16 Big Daddy’s 51% whole grain) while dieting?

One slice is 377 kcal, and many weight loss guidelines use a daily deficit around 500 to 1,000 kcal for steady loss, so 1 slice may fit, but 2 to 3 slices can add up quickly.

What is the unhealthiest part of school lunch cheese pizza (16 Big Daddy’s 51% whole grain)?

The biggest downside is usually the sodium and saturated fat combo. One slice has 620 mg sodium (plus 0.46 g trans fat and 6.42 g saturated fat), so it can become a lot if you eat multiple slices or add salty sides.

Big Daddy's, Cheese Pizza, 16 Inch, 51%, Whole Grain, School Lunch

Big Daddy's, Cheese Pizza, 16 Inch, 51%, Whole Grain, School Lunch

Amount

Unit

Source of Calories

Amount%

Nutrition Facts

Amount% DV

Total Carbohydrates

42.01 g

15%

Net Carbohydrates

37.82 g

15%

Sugars

7.39 g

21%

Added Sugars

No data

Dietary Fiber

4.19 g

15%

Protein

21.53 g

43%

Total Fat

13.66 g

18%

Saturated Fat

6.42 g

32%

Monounsaturated Fat

3.55 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.61 g

Trans Fat

0.46 g

100%

Cholesterol

27.9 mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A

56.96 mcg

Vitamin C

0.62 mg

Vitamin D

No data

Minerals

Sodium

620 mg

27%

Potassium

446.4 mg

Calcium

283.65 mg

22%

Magnesium

58.9 mg

14%

Iron

3.88 mg

22%

Zinc

2.7 mg

25%

% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.

Fat Composition

Amount%

The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.

Vitamin Coverage

% DV

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

0.7%

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Vitamin B1

30%

Vitamin B2

20%

Vitamin B3

30%

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B7

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B12

129%

There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.

Mineral Coverage

% DV

Calcium

22%

Iron

22%

Magnesium

14%

Phosphorus

33%

Potassium

Sodium

27%

Zinc

25%

Copper

Manganese

Selenium

Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).

The data provided by eato.health is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or nutrition plan.

About

1 slice 1/8 per pizza of Big Daddy's, Cheese Pizza, 16 Inch, 51%, Whole Grain, School Lunch contains 377 calories, 42.01g carbs, 13.66g fat, and 21.53g protein.

High Sodium High Trans Fat Low Cholesterol Low Sugar

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*Based on this person: 25-year-old female, 5'7", 144 lbs

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57 min
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The data provided by eato.health is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or nutrition plan.