Blood Sugar Impact of Pepperoni Pizza
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 120.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 37.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 11.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pepperoni pizza contains 30.8g of carbs, 1.7g of sugar, and 1.7g of fiber per 120.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.
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Serving size 120.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 33.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
CRUST: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, BAKING POWDER (CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORNMEAL, SOY FLOUR. SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES), SEASONING BLEND (MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICE, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% GUAR GUM, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, BEET POWDER, SOY FLOUR), SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH. MOZZARELLA CHEESE BLEND: MOZZARELLA CHEESE SUBSTITUTE (WATER, PALM OIL, RENNET CASEIN [MILK PROTEIN], SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES]). PEPPERONI: PORK, SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE.
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CRUST: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, BAKING POWDER (CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORNMEAL, SOY FLOUR. SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES), SEASONING BLEND (MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICE, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% GUAR GUM, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, BEET POWDER, SOY FLOUR), SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH. MOZZARELLA CHEESE BLEND: MOZZARELLA CHEESE SUBSTITUTE (WATER, PALM OIL, RENNET CASEIN [MILK PROTEIN], SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES]). PEPPERONI: PORK, SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Pepperoni Pizza is a food product in the pizza category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 67.3.
Pepperoni Pizza has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 67.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Pepperoni Pizza contains 30.8g carbs, 1.7g sugars, 1.7g fiber, and 9.2g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Pepperoni Pizza into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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