Pepperoni
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037600062848
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 490mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 5g
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPORK, BEEF, SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID, STARTER CULTURE, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pepperoni's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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