Pepperroni
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including MSG and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
051943250540
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 450mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF & PORK, WATER, THE FOLLOWING: FLAVORING, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM ERTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Pepperroni scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (The Following: Flavoring, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erthorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 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 Pepperroni'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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