Pepperoni
Pepperoni provides 500 kcal per 100 g and 17.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category. Contains: beef, pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 140 kcal | 250 +100% | |
| Total fat | 46.4 g | 13 g | 17% | 17.1 +171% |
| Saturated fat | 21.4 g | 6 g | 30% | 6.9 +211% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.4 −100% |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 5 g | 10% | 21.5 −17% |
| Salt | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 2.7 +65% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6262 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 14% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other prepared meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, beef, salt, contains 2% or less of water, dextrose, spices, oleoresin of paprika, lactic acid, starter culture, garlic powder, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid.
- Allergens
- BeefPork
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0037600062848
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pepperoni?
Pepperoni contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
Is Pepperoni healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Pepperoni vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pepperoni contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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