Ingredient

Pepperoni Pork And Beef

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add pepperoni primarily for its distinctive flavor, texture, and visual appeal. It is …

What it is

Pepperoni is a type of spicy salami, a dry-cured sausage, typically made from cured pork and beef seasoned with paprika or other chili pepper. It is characterized by its bright red color and slightly smoky flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add pepperoni primarily for its distinctive flavor, texture, and visual appeal. It is a popular topping for pizzas and is also found in sandwiches, calzones, and other savory baked goods.

Health notes

Pepperoni is a processed meat product. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence that consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer. It is also typically high in sodium and saturated fat. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Pepperoni Pork And Beef

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Pepperoni Self Rising Crust Pizza, Pepperoni LIDL Pepperoni Self Rising Crust Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 237kcal 9.6Protein 8.9Fat 29.6Carbs Bravo Restaurants, Inc. Chicago Authentic Deep Dish Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 282kcal 12.8Protein 14.8Fat 20.8Carbs Raley's Rising Crust Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 208kcal 9.4Protein 22.8Fat 29.5Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 231kcal 10Protein 11.5Fat 22.3Carbs S.A. Piazza & Associates, LLC Ultimate Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 222kcal 9.5Protein 7.0Fat 28.5Carbs The Dish, Inc Thin Crust Pizza, The Works Pizza 122kcal 4.8Protein 5.4Fat 13.6Carbs The Dish, Inc The Works Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 259kcal 8.8Protein 12.9Fat 26.5Carbs Raley's Rising Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 246kcal 10.8Protein 26.1Fat 32.3Carbs S.A. Piazza & Associates, LLC Wild Mike's, Uiltimate Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 257kcal 10.8Protein 8.1Fat 29.7Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 237kcal 9.2Protein 11.2Fat 21.7Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. White Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 248kcal 11.2Protein 12Fat 22.4Carbs Central Food Corporation Pizza, Supreme Other Deli High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 235kcal 6.7Protein 10.7Fat 30.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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