Is Pizza Singles Keto?

The Ingredient Breakdown

As a food scientist, looking at the label for Pizza Singles reveals a formulation designed for flavor and texture, but not for low-carb living. The primary issue lies in the base ingredients that hold the cheese together.

The most significant offender is the Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour). This is the first ingredient after the cheeses, indicating it is the structural backbone of the product. Enriched flour is essentially pure carbohydrate that the body converts into glucose. On a keto diet, consuming this will immediately take you out of ketosis.

Furthermore, the label lists Modified Food Starch and Wheat Starch. Starches are polysaccharides—long chains of glucose molecules. Even though they are often used to improve the mouthfeel and binding of the cheese, they contribute significantly to the net carb count. Maltodextrin is another additive present here; it is a highly processed starch that has a glycemic index even higher than table sugar, causing rapid insulin spikes.

We also see Sugar listed in the ingredients. While the amount might be small compared to the flour, strict keto protocols usually limit added sugars entirely to maintain stable blood glucose levels. Additionally, the presence of Hydrolyzed Soy and Corn Protein and Defatted Soy Flour indicates the use of plant-based fillers, which often contain hidden carbohydrates.

Finally, while the cheese blend (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Provolone) is perfectly keto, the product contains Annatto for color. While annatto itself is a natural dye derived from seeds and is low carb, it is part of a formulation that is otherwise dominated by high-carb binders.

Nutritional Value

When evaluating a product for keto, we look beyond just the calorie count. A single serving of Pizza Singles contains a specific ratio of macronutrients that is unfavorable for fat burning.

The carbohydrate content is the dealbreaker. Even if the fat content is high due to the cheese and oils, the presence of enriched flour and starches ensures the net carbs are too high for a standard keto limit (usually 20-50g per day). You would likely consume a significant portion of your daily carb allowance in just one serving of this product.

Regarding general health, the product is high in saturated fat and sodium, which is typical for processed cheese snacks. While fats are the staple of a keto diet, the source matters. The fats here come from cheese and vegetable oils, but they are accompanied by refined carbohydrates, which negates the metabolic benefits of the fat. The calorie density is also high relative to the volume of food, meaning it is easy to overeat without feeling full, which can stall weight loss efforts even if you weren't strictly keto.