Pizza, Pepperoni

Processing Score

20.6Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1/10Poor

The processing score reflects 72 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds. It also contains trans fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

035300005721

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size192 g

Amount per serving

Calories

490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g

33%

Saturated Fat 8g

40%

Trans Fat 3g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 1020mg

44%

Total Carbohydrate 48g

17%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 15g

Calcium 100mg

Iron 2.7mg

15%

* 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

24 listed · 9 flagged for review

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), PEPPERONI PIZZA TOPPING (PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF [PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, SALT, SPICE, DEXTROSE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM ASCORBATE, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, BHA AND BHT AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE), MOZZARELLA CHEESE SUBSTITUTE (WATER, PALM OIL, RENNET CASEIN, SOYBEAN OIL, POTATO STARCH, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [ARTIFICIAL COLOR], MALTODEXTRIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B12), OIL BLEND (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL). CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: REHYDRATED PASTEURIZED PROCESS NONFAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE (WATER, NONFAT MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B6, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DRY YEAST, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SPICE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, BEET POWDER, REHYDRATED ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (WATER, MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MALTODEXTRIN, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pizza, Pepperoni scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Fats (Oil Blend (Canola, Soybean And/Or Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil). Contains Less Than 2% Of: Rehydrated Pasteurized Process Nonfat Mozzarella Cheese (Water, Nonfat Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Citric Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Industrial Enzymes (Rehydrated Enzyme Modified Cheese (Water, Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Pizza, this product is more processed than about 24% of the 4,362 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Pizza, 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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Pepperoni Pizza Topping (Pepperoni Made With Pork, Chicken And Beef [Pork, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Beef, Salt, Spice, Dextrose, Oleoresin Of Paprika, Sodium Ascorbate, Garlic Powder, Sodium Nitrite, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Bha And Bht And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor], Water, Soy Protein Isolate), Mozzarella Cheese Substitute (Water, Palm Oil, Rennet Casein, Soybean Oil, Potato Starch, Vital Wheat Gluten, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative], Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide [Artificial Color], Maltodextrin, Magnesium Oxide, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B12), Sugar, Dextrose, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Dry Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Monocalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

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