Margherita pizza puffs

by Tesco 125g in Puffed salty snacks made from maize Barcode 5063445796513

Tomato, mature cheddar cheese and herb flavoured maize snacks

Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Margherita pizza puffs by Tesco provides 539 kcal per 100 g, with 4.6 g of sugars and 5.2 g of protein. That is 22% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Puffed salty snacks made from maize category and comes in a 125g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
31.7 g · High
Saturated fat
2.5 g · Moderate
Sugars
4.6 g · Low
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 of a pack (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 539 kcal 135 kcal 493 +9%
Total fat 31.7 g 7.9 g 10% 24.6 +29%
Saturated fat 2.5 g 0.6 g 3% 4 −37%
Carbohydrates 57.6 g 14.4 g 5% 58.2
Total sugars 4.6 g 1.2 g 3.8 +22%
Added sugars 2.3 g 0.6 g 1% 0.9 +155%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 0.4 g 1% 3.1 −55%
Protein 5.2 g 1.3 g 3% 8.4 −38%
Salt 1.5 g 0.4 g 1.7 −16%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 302 Puffed salty snacks made from maize products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other puffed salty snacks made from maize

Calories higher 11%
Sugars higher 32%
Salt lower 21%
Saturated fat lower 30%
Protein top 92%
Fiber top 85%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Maize Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Rice Flour, Sugar, Whey Powder (_Milk_), Salt, Tomato Powder, Mature Cheddar Cheese Powder (_Milk_), Garlic Powder, Basil, Parsley, Acid (Citric Acid), Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Flavouring, Colour (Paprika Extract), Basil Extract, Oregano. May contain cereals containing gluten and soya.

Palm oil freeNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
Milk
May contain traces
GlutenSoybeans

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
125g
Serving size
1/2 of a pack (25 g)
Labels & certifications
Vegetarian
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5063445796513

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Margherita pizza puffs?

Margherita pizza puffs contains 539 kcal per 100 g and about 135 kcal per serving (1/2 of a pack (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Margherita pizza puffs?

Margherita pizza puffs has 4.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Margherita pizza puffs healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Margherita pizza puffs vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Margherita pizza puffs contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. It may also contain traces of gluten, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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