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 147.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 47.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.1g |
| Protein | 12.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 147.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 41.9g 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 (CORNSTARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, 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 [COLOR], 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], ENRICHMENT BLEND [MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC OXIDE, FERRIC-ORTHO-PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN B12], LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES]), IMITATION MOZZARELLA CHEESE (WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, RENNET CASEIN [MILK PROTEIN], SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, LOW-MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]). PEPPERONI: PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID. MAY ALSO CONTAIN 2% OR LESS OF SPICES, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ASCORBATE, WATER, GARLIC POWDER.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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๐
Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
MILK
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
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โฌ
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
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WHEY
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๐
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
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CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
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๐งซ
Protein Isolate
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WHEY
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
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๐ฌ
Synthetic
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PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
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โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
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COLOR*
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Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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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 86.8.
Pepperoni Pizza has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 86.8. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Pepperoni Pizza contains 32.0g carbs, 2.0g sugars, 1.4g fiber, and 8.2g 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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