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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Pepperoni"
| Food Name: Pepperoni | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 504 | Total Fat (g): 46 |
| Protein (g): 19 | Carbohydrates (g): 1 |
| Net Carbs (g): 1 | Water (g): 29 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 18 | Trans Fat (g): 2 |
| Cholesterol (mg): 97 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 20770 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 4458 | Omega-3 (mg): 210 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 4305 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 164 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 4 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 20 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 4 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 1 | Vitamin D (IU): 52 |
| Vitamin E (mg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 6 |
| Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 42 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 5 | Folate DFE (mcg): 5 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 19 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 18 | Phosphorus (mg): 158 |
| Potassium (mg): 274 | Sodium (mg): 1582 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 29 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 230 | Threonine (mg): 869 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 901 | Leucine (mg): 1575 |
| Lysine (mg): 1652 | Methionine (mg): 511 |
| Cystine (mg): 228 | Phenylalanine (mg): 778 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 661 | Valine (mg): 987 |
| Arginine (mg): 1298 | Histidine (mg): 688 |
| Alanine (mg): 1178 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1825 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3009 | Glycine (mg): 1073 |
| Proline (mg): 862 | Serine (mg): 771 |
| Hydroxyproline (mg): 382 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 51 | Betaine (mg): 3 |
| PRAL Score: 9 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Pepperoni
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Pepperoni'?
100 grams of 'Pepperoni' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 19g (around 38% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 1g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 46g (around 59% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Pepperoni'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Pepperoni' provides around 504 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 25% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Pepperoni' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Pepperoni' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 19g protein, 1g carbs, and 46g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Pepperoni' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Pepperoni' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 29 mcg (53% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1582 mg (69% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Pepperoni' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 19 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 274 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 18 mg (4% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 158 mg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Pepperoni in significant amounts?
'Pepperoni' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 42 mcg (35% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Pepperoni' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 52 IU (7% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 6 mcg (5% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Pepperoni' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Pepperoni' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 18 g (90% of max recommended),
Trans Fat (g): 2 g (100% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 1582 mg (69% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 97 mg (32% of max recommended).