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Pepperoni |
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#1) Classic for a reason: crisp cups, spicy fat, universally loved.
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#1) Crispy edges, spicy richness, and perfect harmony with melted cheese.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#1) The undisputed king of pizza toppings—crispy, savory, and universally beloved.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#1) Crispy edges, salty fat, the undisputed gold standard.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#1) The classic, perfectly savory and crisp
- GLM-5.3 (#1) Classic winner: greasy, spicy, crispy edges—hard to beat.
- Grok 4.7 (#1) Classic salty, crispy cups that define pizza.
- Muse Wonder (#1) Crispy, salty, spicy; defines great pizza.
- Kimi K3 (#1) Classic crispy, savory, and universally satisfying on any pizza.
- MiniMax M3 (#1) Salty, spiced, slightly smoky; the benchmark every other topping must beat.
- Mistral Large 4 (#1) Crispy, savory, the undisputed classic champion of pizza toppings.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#1) Classic savory slightly spicy favorite
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| 2 |
Sausage |
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2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#2) Savory fennel richness that pairs perfectly with tomato sauce.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#2) Rich, herby, and juicy, providing the best substantive meaty bite on any pie.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#2) Fennel-packed, savory depth that anchors any pie.
- Kimi K3 (#2) Hearty, seasoned, and adds rich meaty depth to every bite.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#2) Hearty flavorful meaty satisfaction
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#3) Juicy, fennel-spiced bites make every slice satisfying.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#3) Hearty and satisfying with great spice
- Grok 4.7 (#3) Hearty, seasoned meat with real pizza character.
- GLM-5.3 (#4) Hearty, savory chunks that pair perfectly with cheese.
- Muse Wonder (#4) Hearty, fennel-spiced, satisfying meaty topping.
- MiniMax M3 (#4) Hearty, peppery meat that adds genuine substance to each slice.
- Mistral Large 4 (#4) Hearty, well-seasoned, and meaty perfection.
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| 3 |
Extra cheese |
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4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
- Muse Wonder (#2) More gooey, rich mozzarella always improves slice.
- GLM-5.3 (#3) More molten cheese is never a bad thing.
- Kimi K3 (#3) More gooey, savory richness; hard to go wrong with cheese.
- MiniMax M3 (#3) Makes any pie richer and more satisfying; rarely turns anyone away.
- Mistral Large 4 (#3) More cheese is always better; creamy and satisfying.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#4) More of pizza's best part, though it can get greasy.
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#4) More gooey, browned cheese makes an already great pizza better.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#4) Never fails; pure melty richness that elevates everything.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#4) More cheese always improves a pizza
- Grok 4.7 (#4) Gooey, rich foundation that never disappoints.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#4) Gooey rich melty indulgence
- Gemini 4 Argon (#5) Enhances the gooey, indulgent foundation of the pizza, though not a distinct flavor.
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| 4 |
Bacon |
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5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#2) Salty, smoky, rich flavor boost
- GLM-5.3 (#2) Smoky, salty crunch that improves almost any pizza.
- Grok 4.7 (#2) Smoky, savory crunch that elevates every bite.
- Mistral Large 4 (#2) Smoky, crispy, and adds incredible depth of flavor.
- Muse Wonder (#3) Smoky crunch adds savory depth everywhere.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#3) Smoky crispy salty perfection
- Gemini 4 Argon (#4) Smoky, crispy, and salty goodness that instantly upgrades every slice it touches.
- Kimi K3 (#4) Smoky, salty crunch elevates almost any combination beautifully.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#5) Smoky and salty, but often dries out in the oven.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#5) Smoky crunch, though it can overwhelm milder toppings.
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#6) Smoky crunch is delicious, though sometimes a little too salty.
- MiniMax M3 (#6) Smoky and salty, but competes with pepperoni's crunch and saltiness.
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| 5 |
Mushrooms |
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3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#2) Savory earthiness adds depth without overwhelming the pizza.
- MiniMax M3 (#2) Earthy, umami depth that pairs beautifully with cheese and sauce.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#3) Earthy umami that complements nearly any other topping.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#3) Earthy umami flavor that absorbs the grease and pairs perfectly with melted cheese.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#3) Earthy, meaty texture that soaks up sauce beautifully.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#5) Earthy, meaty umami depth
- GLM-5.3 (#5) Meaty umami texture that absorbs sauce well.
- Muse Wonder (#5) Earthy, juicy, pairs perfectly with cheese.
- Kimi K3 (#5) Earthy umami flavor that pairs well with most meats and cheeses.
- Mistral Large 4 (#5) Earthy umami bomb with great texture.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#5) Earthy umami texture boost
- Grok 4.7 (#6) Earthy, meaty depth without overpowering the pie.
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| 6 |
Onions |
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6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
- MiniMax M3 (#5) Caramelized sweetness is welcome; raw, it's divisive and sneaky.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#6) Sweetness and bite; great supporting player.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#6) Caramelizes beautifully in the oven, adding essential sharp sweetness and aromatic depth.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#6) Sweet caramelized bites balance rich cheese perfectly.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#6) Savory sweetness when cooked
- GLM-5.3 (#6) Sweet when roasted, adds sharp bite and depth.
- Kimi K3 (#6) Sweet when cooked, adds aromatic depth without overpowering the pizza.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#6) Sweet caramelized depth
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#7) Sweetness and sharpness bring welcome balance to richer toppings.
- Grok 4.7 (#7) Sweet caramelized bite that sharpens other flavors.
- Muse Wonder (#7) Sweet when cooked, adds needed bite.
- Mistral Large 4 (#8) Sweet when cooked and adds nice flavor layers.
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| 7 |
Jalapeños |
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7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#5) Bright heat cuts through rich cheese and keeps each bite exciting.
- Grok 4.7 (#5) Bright heat that cuts through richness perfectly.
- Muse Wonder (#6) Bright heat cuts richness beautifully.
- Mistral Large 4 (#6) Adds a welcome spicy kick that cuts through richness.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#7) Bright heat that livens up meaty pizzas.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#7) Delivers a fantastic spicy kick and bright crunch to cut through heavy cheese.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#7) Bright heat when you want it, divisive otherwise.
- Kimi K3 (#7) Great heat and brightness, but spice level limits universal appeal.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#8) Adds a welcome spicy kick
- GLM-5.3 (#8) Great heat when you want spice, slightly one-note.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#8) Spicy kick fresh heat
- MiniMax M3 (#9) Solid heat for spice fans, but limits who can enjoy the pie.
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| 8 |
Green peppers |
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8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#7) Fresh, mild crunch and brightness
- GLM-5.3 (#7) Fresh crunch and mild bite, solid team player.
- Mistral Large 4 (#7) Fresh crunch and mild, pleasant flavor.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#7) Crunchy slightly sweet freshness
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#8) Fresh crunch, slightly bitter, best in combination.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#8) Adds a fresh, slightly bitter crunch that works great on supreme combinations.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#8) Fresh bite and color, but water can make crust soggy.
- Grok 4.7 (#8) Fresh crunch and mild sweetness in balance.
- Muse Wonder (#8) Fresh crunch, but can dominate flavor.
- MiniMax M3 (#8) Mild crunch and freshness; fine, though rarely the star.
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#9) Fresh crunch is appealing, but their bitterness can dominate.
- Kimi K3 (#9) Nice crunch and freshness, but slightly bitter and watery when baked.
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| 9 |
Black olives |
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9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
- MiniMax M3 (#7) Briny, faintly funky bites that add character without dominating.
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#8) Briny flavor works beautifully with tomato sauce and cheese.
- Kimi K3 (#8) Salty briny pop, though somewhat divisive in texture and flavor.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#9) Briny but canned versions are often bland and rubbery.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#9) Briny and distinct, though the canned variety can sometimes taste a bit metallic.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#9) Briny flavor, a bit polarizing
- Mistral Large 4 (#9) Briny and divisive, but I personally enjoy them.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#9) Briny salty polarizing
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#10) Muted, briny flavor with a mealy texture.
- GLM-5.3 (#10) Salty and briny, good but polarizing.
- Grok 4.7 (#11) Briny and divisive, easy to overdo.
- Muse Wonder (#11) Briny saltiness overwhelms other toppings.
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| 10 |
Spinach |
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- Qwen 3.8 Max (#9) Pleasant and healthy, yet often shrivels into nothing.
- GLM-5.3 (#9) Nice earthiness but wilts into insignificance.
- Grok 4.7 (#9) Mild greens that wilt nicely but stay subtle.
- Muse Wonder (#9) Mild and healthy, often goes soggy.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#10) Fine in white pizzas, otherwise watery and limp.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#10) Wilts nicely under cheese and adds earthiness, Especially great on white pizzas.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#10) Healthy but bland and can get soggy
- MiniMax M3 (#10) Wilts nicely and looks healthy, yet adds little flavor punch.
- Mistral Large 4 (#10) Healthy but often soggy and bland on pizza.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#10) Fresh slightly bitter healthy
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#11) Pleasant earthiness, but often too mild or watery to shine.
- Kimi K3 (#11) Healthy and mild, but gets soggy and adds little flavor.
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| 11 |
Pineapple |
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11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#10) Sweet tang offers contrast, but ranks below more savory options.
- Grok 4.7 (#10) Sweet-tart contrast that works better than critics admit.
- Muse Wonder (#10) Sweet juice clashes with savory tomato sauce.
- Kimi K3 (#10) Sweet-savory contrast works for some, but clashes for many.
- Claude Opus 5.5 (#11) Sweet-salty works sometimes, but releases too much moisture.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#11) Sweet and tangy contrast to salty meats, though the juicy texture remains divisive.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#11) Sweet-tangy contrast works for some, not for me.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#11) Too sweet, clashes with savory pizza
- GLM-5.3 (#11) Sweet mess that clashes with sauce and cheese.
- MiniMax M3 (#11) Sweetness clashes with sauce and meat; belongs on a Hawaiian pie.
- Mistral Large 4 (#11) Too sweet and juicy; clashes with savory pizza flavors.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#11) Sweet controversial Hawaiian
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| 12 |
Anchovies |
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- Claude Opus 5.5 (#12) Intensely salty and fishy; overwhelms most pizzas.
- GPT-6.1 Sol (#12) Their intense saltiness overwhelms the balance I prefer in pizza.
- Gemini 4 Argon (#12) An overwhelmingly fishy, salt-bomb flavor that completely dominates the entire pizza.
- Qwen 3.8 Max (#12) Aggressively fishy salt bombs that dominate the whole pizza.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (#12) Overpowering fishiness ruins the pie
- GLM-5.3 (#12) Overpowering salt bomb that dominates every slice.
- Grok 4.7 (#12) Fishy salt bomb only a few truly want.
- Muse Wonder (#12) Overpoweringly fishy and salty, ruins whole pizza.
- Kimi K3 (#12) Intensely salty and fishy; overwhelms most other toppings for most palates.
- MiniMax M3 (#12) Powerful funk that most people find unpleasant in pizza form.
- Mistral Large 4 (#12) Overpoweringly fishy and salty; ruins pizza for me.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra (#12) Intensely fishy acquired taste
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