Red Baron Vs DiGiorno: Which Frozen Pizza Is Healthier?

They may rule your taste buds, but which frozen aisle staple makes the best frozen pizza to keep you feeling fit and healthy? To find out, we've put DiGiorno's Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza slice-to-slice in a battle for supremacy with Red Barron's Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza. While the healthiness of the pie in question will ultimately depend upon your personal nutritional requirements, here's a run-down of everything each meal offers.

Firstly, it's worth noting that the listed serving size for Red Baron pizza weighs slightly more than that of DiGiorno, with the former coming in at 146 grams versus the latter's 137 grams. With that in mind, it turns out that each piece of 'za has its own benefits. Red Baron's pizza contains less fat, boasting 18 total grams per serving to DiGiorno's 19 grams. However, DiGiorno's pie contains slightly fewer calories (370) than Red Baron (380). DiGiorno also has less cholesterol, sporting only 35 milligrams compared to Red Baron's 45mg.

Still, Red Baron's pizza is the less salty option, offering 800 milligrams of sodium per serving compared to DiGiorno's 820mg. Where they further differ is in carbohydrates, where DiGiorno contains far fewer per serving size (34g) compared to Red Baron (40g). In fact, the latter also contains more sugar (8 grams to DiGiorno's 4 grams) and slightly less protein (15g to its rival's 16g). The two brands are dead even when it comes to dietary fiber, holding only two grams apiece.

In the end, it's definitely a case of following your dietary restrictions to land on the healthiest choice possible. For less fat or salt, Red Baron is your best option. If you want to cut your cholesterol intake; consume less calories, carbs, or sugar; or add some protein to your diet, stick with DiGiorno.

When it comes to which frozen pizza tastes the best between DiGiorno or Red Baron, the internet has some clear answers. According to Reddit, Red Baron is superior on all counts. "Red Baron may be the budget brand between those two, but I like it better," one Redditor declared. "I've never liked DiGiorno. They just market like crazy." Another user on the same thread added, "Oh, Red Baron every time. I can't stand DiGiorno's crust." The brand has also been criticized by some for having a too-sweet sauce.

But it's also worth noting that on the whole, Red Baron isn't always the cheaper option when compared to DiGiorno. For instance, while it's Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza retails for only $4.82, DiGiorno's Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza costs less at $4.67 — at least, based on prices taken from a local Rhode Island-based Walmart. It's a close call between these two dishes — each will clearly benefit your health and your wallet in different ways. However, when it comes to taste, it seems that Red Baron is the frozen pizza to buy.