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Kirkland Signature Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, 3-Cheese Blend On Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Supreme: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-08 · Kirkland Signature

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Kirkland Signature supreme pepperoni, sausage, roasted vegetables, 3-cheese blend on cauliflower crust pizza, supreme received a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This pizza combines classic and processed ingredients, with a crust using modified starch and additives like sodium nitrite in the pepperoni. While it offers traditional elements like cheese and veggies, the presence of refined additives suggests occasional enjoyment rather than frequent consumption. Main considerations include processing and family watchlist. Simpler options: Make pizza with whole wheat crust; use fresh toppings instead of processed meats.

Food Integrity Score 72/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Processing
  • Family Watchlist

Simpler options to consider

  • Make pizza with whole wheat crust
  • Use fresh toppings instead of processed meats

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kirkland Signature Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, 3-Cheese Blend On Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Supreme
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Pizza)
GTIN / UPC
00096619031955
Serving size
138 GRM (1/4 Pizza)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, 3-Cheese Blend On Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Supreme

Kirkland Signature

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Modified rice starch and sodium nitrite bring up concerns in this pizza.

Consider This

With rice starch and nitrates, this pizza leans toward factory-formulated profiles.

Good Substitutes

Try a homemade pizza using fresh veggies and whole wheat crust.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This pizza combines classic and processed ingredients, with a crust using modified starch and additives like sodium nitrite in the pepperoni. While it offers traditional elements like cheese and veggies, the presence of refined additives suggests occasional enjoyment rather than frequent consumption.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Processing
  • Family Watchlist

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • PEPPERONI (PORK, SALT, SPICES [INCLUDING MUSTARD], DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, FLAVORING, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE) — Nitrates for curing
  • ALL NATURAL* ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC) — Vague flavor context

Highest concern ingredients

  • PEPPERONI (PORK, SALT, SPICES [INCLUDING MUSTARD], DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, FLAVORING, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE) (7/10) — Contains sodium nitrite.

Better choice tips

  • Make pizza with whole wheat crust.
  • Use fresh toppings instead of processed meats.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CRUST (CAULIFLOWER, LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, EGG WHITES, RICE STARCH, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, CULTURED BROWN RICE, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, BROWN RICE FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, TOMATO PASTE, PEPPERONI (PORK, SALT, SPICES [INCLUDING MUSTARD], DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, FLAVORING, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE), ALL NATURAL* ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC), ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS, ROASTED YELLOW BELL PEPPERS, ROASTED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, ROASTED MUSHROOMS, ROASTED ONIONS, ROASTED ZUCCHINI, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SUGAR, SEA SALT, GARLIC POWDER, OREGANO, BASIL, ONION POWDER.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. PEPPERONI (PORK, SALT, SPICES [INCLUDING MUSTARD], DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, FLAVORING, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernCured meatWatchlist

    What this is

    Cured meat

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Nitrites can be controversial.

    Additional note

    Includes sodium nitrite; higher concern.

    Family watchlist

    Nitrates for curing

  2. CRUST (CAULIFLOWER, LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, EGG WHITES, RICE STARCH, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, CULTURED BROWN RICE, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, BROWN RICE FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernMixed baseAdditive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Mixed base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Modified starches add complexity.

    Additional note

    Complex crust with several refined components.

  3. ALL NATURAL* ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavored sausageWatchlist

    What this is

    Flavored sausage

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Natural flavors can be vague.

    Additional note

    Contains natural flavor; mid concern.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor context

  4. SUGARConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Adds sweetness; overuse is advised.

    Additional note

    Processed sweetener; mild concern.

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  1. LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Expected in cheese products.

    Additional note

    Common cheese; low concern.

  2. TOMATO PASTEConcern 1/10 — Very low concernCondensed tomato

    What this is

    Condensed tomato

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Regularly used in sauces.

    Additional note

    Processed from tomatoes; low concern.

  3. PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Traditional cheese product.

    Additional note

    Standard cheese; low concern.

  4. ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernCheese

    What this is

    Cheese

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Traditional cheese product.

    Additional note

    Standard cheese; low concern.

  5. GARLIC POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried seasoning

    What this is

    Dried seasoning

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Normal for seasoning blends.

    Additional note

    Processed garlic; low concern.

  6. ONION POWDERConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried seasoning

    What this is

    Dried seasoning

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Standard for seasoning blends.

    Additional note

    Processed onion; low concern.

  7. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple liquid

    What this is

    Simple liquid

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple and necessary.

    Additional note

    Basic ingredient; no concern.

  8. ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernRoasted pepper

    What this is

    Roasted pepper

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and nutrition.

    Additional note

    Simple roasted; no concern.

  9. ROASTED YELLOW BELL PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernRoasted pepper

    What this is

    Roasted pepper

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and nutrition.

    Additional note

    Simple roasted; no concern.

  10. ROASTED GREEN BELL PEPPERSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernRoasted pepper

    What this is

    Roasted pepper

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and nutrition.

    Additional note

    Simple roasted; no concern.

  11. ROASTED MUSHROOMSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernRoasted vegetable

    What this is

    Roasted vegetable

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and texture.

    Additional note

    Simple roasted; no concern.

  12. ROASTED ONIONSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernRoasted vegetable

    What this is

    Roasted vegetable

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and texture.

    Additional note

    Simple roasted; no concern.

  13. ROASTED ZUCCHINIConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernRoasted vegetable

    What this is

    Roasted vegetable

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds flavor and texture.

    Additional note

    Simple roasted; no concern.

  14. SEA SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSalt

    What this is

    Salt

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common in food seasoning.

    Additional note

    Basic ingredient; no concern.

  15. OREGANOConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb

    What this is

    Herb

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional herb seasoning.

    Additional note

    Herb seasoning; no concern.

  16. BASILConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb

    What this is

    Herb

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional herb seasoning.

    Additional note

    Herb seasoning; no concern.

This score is an estimate of ingredient integrity, not a safety or health rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork", "egg", "egg white". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork", "egg", "egg white". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Kirkland Signature Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, 3-Cheese Blend On Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Supreme highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Kirkland Signature Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, 3-Cheese Blend On Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Supreme shows about 0.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kirkland Signature Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Roasted Vegetables, 3-Cheese Blend On Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Supreme: 4g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole vegetables included; Cauliflower crust base; Decent protein amount.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High in saturated fat; High sodium content; Processed meats included.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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Sources, citations & safety

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