Food guide

Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Pepperoni Pizza, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pepperoni pizza for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 138 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pepperoni Pizza
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	276 kcal	138 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	11.4 g	5.7 g	4.1 g
Carbohydrate	25.2 g	12.6 g	9.1 g
Fat	14.4 g	7.2 g	5.2 g
Fibre	2.2 g	1.1 g	0.8 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pepperoni pizza, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pepperoni Pizza
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	65 µg	32.5 µg	7%
Vitamin C	3.4 mg	1.7 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	1.1 mg	0.55 mg	7%
Vitamin K	8.2 µg	4.1 µg	7%
Thiamin	0.22 mg	0.11 mg	18%
Riboflavin	0.23 mg	0.12 mg	18%
Niacin	2.4 mg	1.2 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg	0.075 mg	9%
Folate	57 µg	28.5 µg	14%
Vitamin B12	0.62 µg	0.31 µg	26%
Pantothenic acid	0.33 mg	0.17 mg	7%
Choline	24.5 mg	12.3 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	152 mg	76 mg	12%
Iron	1.4 mg	0.7 mg	8%
Magnesium	25 mg	12.5 mg	6%
Phosphorus	181 mg	90.5 mg	14%
Potassium	209 mg	105 mg	4%
Sodium	555 mg	278 mg	24%
Zinc	1.7 mg	0.85 mg	15%
Selenium	9 µg	4.5 µg	16%
Copper	0.17 mg	0.085 mg	19%
Manganese	0.32 mg	0.16 mg	14%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pizza, meat and vegetable topping, regular crust, frozen, cooked

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat pepperoni pizza?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Pepperoni Pizza is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.