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Ultimate Pepperoni

Processing Score
18.5Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good

The processing score reflects 69 ingredients, including preservatives, enriched flour or grain and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
884853600194
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size122 g
Amount per serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 800mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g
Calcium 250mg
19%
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

35 listed · 9 flagged for review

CRUST: FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), WATER, YEAST, SUGAR, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR WITH VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED SEMOLINA FLOUR (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, LEAVENING {SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE}, BREADCRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT), DOUGH CONDITIONER, ENZYMES, SOY LECITHIN. LOW MOISTURE, PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE: PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING). SAUCE: TOMATO SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, GARLIC EXTRACT, CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SOYBEAN OIL. PEPPERONI: PORK, BEEF, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID. PEPPERONI: PORK, FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBATE.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

  • Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
  • Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin. Low Moisture): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
  • Stabilizers & Gums (Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking). Sauce: Tomato Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
  • Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

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 Ultimate 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: Flavoring.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Ascorbate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Breadcrumbs (Bleached Wheat Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt), Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Soybean Oil. Pepperoni: Pork.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening {Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Monocalcium Phosphate}.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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