Red Baron or DiGiorno: Which Frozen Pizza Is the Better Health Choice?

They may satisfy a pizza craving, but which frozen grocery staple is the better pick if you are trying to stay on the healthier side? To answer that, we compared DiGiorno’s Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza with Red Baron’s Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza. The better choice will still depend on your own dietary needs, but here is how the two stack up nutritionally.

One thing to keep in mind is serving size: Red Baron’s listed serving weighs a little more than DiGiorno’s, at 146 grams versus 137 grams. Even so, each pizza has its own advantages. Red Baron comes in slightly lower on fat, with 18 grams per serving compared with DiGiorno’s 19 grams. DiGiorno, however, has a bit fewer calories at 370, while Red Baron has 380. DiGiorno also contains less cholesterol, with 35 milligrams versus Red Baron’s 45 milligrams.

Red Baron is the lower-sodium option, offering 800 milligrams per serving compared with DiGiorno’s 820 milligrams. The two also differ more noticeably in carbohydrates: DiGiorno has 34 grams, while Red Baron has 40 grams. Red Baron also has more sugar, at 8 grams versus DiGiorno’s 4 grams, and slightly less protein, with 15 grams compared with DiGiorno’s 16 grams. Both pizzas contain the same amount of dietary fiber, at 2 grams each.

Ultimately, the healthier pick depends on what you are trying to limit. If your priority is lower fat or sodium, Red Baron has the edge. If you are watching cholesterol, calories, carbohydrates, or sugar, or want a little more protein, DiGiorno may be the better fit.

Which frozen pizza tastes better: Red Baron or DiGiorno?

When it comes to taste, online opinions lean strongly toward Red Baron. On Reddit, many users said it came out ahead overall. One commenter wrote that Red Baron may be the budget brand, but it tastes better, while another said they have never liked DiGiorno and felt the company relies too heavily on marketing. A separate user said they preferred Red Baron every time and disliked DiGiorno’s crust. Some critics have also said DiGiorno’s sauce tastes overly sweet.

Price, though, does not always give Red Baron the advantage. In one Walmart in Rhode Island, Red Baron’s Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza was listed at $4.82, while DiGiorno’s Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza was priced slightly lower at $4.67. So while each brand has different strengths for health and cost, Red Baron appears to be the frozen pizza many people would choose for flavor.