FroPro Italian Lasagne Pizza Slices
FroPro Italian Lasagne Pizza Slices: independently scored 8.2/10 on Protein Score and 7.5/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
27.7g protein per serve · 335 cal · 2.5g sugar · 718mg sodium · 180g serve.
Overview
Frozen pizza slices that double as a high-protein meal are an unusual find in the supermarket freezer aisle. Each 180g slice comes with a significant sodium hit, packing 718mg per serve. That works out to be roughly 36% of the 2000mg daily limit, a number that makes this a meal to plan around, not one to eat on repeat. The protein comes from a combination of wheat protein, faba flour, beef, and various milk-based cheeses. It's a complex build with 50 ingredients in total, including thickeners, emulsifiers, and preservatives to hold it all together in a microwave format. Compared with FroPro's Moroccan Beef Protein Burrito, this slice has slightly less protein and sugar, showing the variation across their growing ready meal range. Protein per 100g is well above the typical 5-8g we see in standard supermarket ready meals, which is where FroPro carves its niche. The high fibre content (13.3g per 100g) is also a standout, a genuine signal of more than just padded carbs. We see this as a convenient backup meal for the freezer when you need a filling dinner without the prep. The pack contains two individually portioned 180g slices, making it easy to grab one for a quick lunch or post-gym refuel. It's a meal designed for convenience, heating up quickly in the microwave from frozen.
Protein Score: 8.2/10
Protein here is a team effort, pulled from wheat protein, faba flour, beef, and a trio of cheeses. This blend delivers 27.7g of protein in a single 180g slice, the number that earns a 6.6/10. At 8.3g of protein per 100 calories, it's a reasonably efficient way to get a protein hit from a frozen meal. That score, however, lands below the average for the ready meals we've tested. While the per-serve number is strong, the protein density is what holds it back slightly from scoring higher. It's a significant step up from a standard frozen pizza, but doesn't quite reach the heights of the most protein-dense options in the chiller. For someone needing a quick, high-protein dinner after a long day, it absolutely does the job. It's more than a light snack, offering a genuinely filling serve that will satisfy more than many lower-protein freezer meals. The trade-off is the processing required to get there.
Clean Score: 7.5/10
The ingredient list totalling 50 items is a clear signal of a highly processed meal, sitting well above the category average of 32. This complexity, driven by multiple thickeners, emulsifiers, and preservatives, results in a Clean Score/10. The score is pulled down by the presence of ten additives, including modified maize starch (1422), emulsifiers (471, 477, 433, 491), and preservatives like natamycin and potassium sorbate (202). These aren't unusual for a frozen meal designed for a long shelf life and consistent texture after microwaving. This isn't a meal for the ingredient-conscious shopper chasing a whole-food dinner. The trade-off for the convenience and high-protein format is a long list of processed components. It's a classic freezer-aisle convenience play, where shelf stability and texture are prioritised.
Wins
- Delivers 27.7g of protein in a single 180g slice.
- A very high fibre content at 13.3g per 100g.
- Comes as a convenient twin-pack of two pizza slices.
Watch outs
- Contains a high 718mg of sodium per serve.
- A long list of 50 ingredients including 10 additives.
- Contains added sugar in the bechamel sauce.
Ingredients
FroPro High Protein Low Carb Pizza Base (Thickener (1413 Wheat), Wheat Flour, Wheat Protein Concentrate, Wheat Gluten, Faba Flour, Iodised Salt, Canola Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (300), Enzyme (Amylase), Thiamine, Folic Acid), Water, Bolognese Sauce (13%) (Tomato Passata, Beef, Water, Onion, Tomato Paste, Salt, Canola Oil, Resistamyl, Modified Maize Starch, 1422, Booster Flavour (Dehydrated Vegetables) (Soy), Garlic, Paprika, Parsley, Oregano, Basil, Pepper White), Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese (11%)(Part Skim Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures (Milk), Enzymes, Vitamin A Palmitate, Potato Starch, Cellulose, Natamycin), Bechamel Sauce (3%) (Water, Cream Powder (Milk), Thickener (1442), Vegetable Fat (Vegetable Oil, Emulsifiers (471, 477), Antioxidant (307)), Salt, Sugar, Emulsifier (433), Vegetable Gum (401), Acidity Regulator (270), Preservative (202), Spices, Mineral Salt (327)), Parmesan Cheese (2%)(Cheese (Milk)), Olive Oil, Yeast (Instant Active Dried Yeast, Emulsifier (491), Vegetable Oil (Soy), Ascorbic Acid), Improver (Deactivated Yeast, Wheat Flour, Enzyme (Wheat)).
49 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- How much sodium does this meal contain?
- One 180g slice contains 718mg of sodium. This represents about 36% of the 2000mg daily limit recommended for adults. It's a significant amount for a single meal, so it's worth factoring into your total daily intake. We'd suggest not eating these slices every day if you're monitoring your sodium.
- Is this suitable for eating several times a week?
- We'd be cautious about making this a daily or very frequent meal. The main reason is the sodium content, which at 718mg per serve, uses up over a third of your daily allowance. Eating it regularly could easily push your sodium intake over the recommended limits. Think of it as a convenient backup rather than a meal-prep staple.
- Where can I buy FroPro's Italian Lasagne Pizza Slices?
- These pizza slices are catalogued in the freezer aisle at Coles supermarkets across Australia. They may also be available directly from the brand's website, but they are a common find in the freezer section alongside other high-protein ready meals. They come in a product containing two individually wrapped slices.
- How do you prepare this meal?
- This is a microwave-first meal designed for speed. You heat it directly from frozen. The exact time will be on the pack, but most meals of this type take around 4-6 minutes. An oven might be possible for a crispier base, but it's primarily built for the convenience of a quick microwave warm-up.
- How does this compare to other FroPro meals?
- It sits towards the higher end of FroPro's range for protein per 100g, packing in 15.4g. For instance, it has slightly more protein than their Chipotle Chicken Protein Burrito (14.2g/100g) but a little less than their Moroccan Beef Protein Burrito (15.8g/100g). It shows that even within one brand, the protein content can vary between different meal formats.