Calories in Pepperoni, NFS
Generic food Meat
Pepperoni, NFS contains 504 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (2 g) provides about 10 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 0.9% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 foods.
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 53% of the Daily Value for selenium and 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 504 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 46.3 g | 59% |
| Saturated fat C | 17.7 g | 89% |
| Cholesterol C | 97 mg | 32% |
| Sodium C | 1,580 mg | 69% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.2 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 19.2 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.8 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 54% |
| Choline C | 51.2 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 158 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 274 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper C | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 29 µg | 53% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 0.9%
- Fat 84%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19.2 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat46.3 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat17.7 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,580 mgin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 20.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.034 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 10.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 5.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 18.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 28.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pepperoni
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced | 504 | 19.3 g | 1.2 g | 46.3 g |
| Pepperoni, reduced fat | 378 | 21.1 g | 0.72 g | 31.6 g |
| Pepperoni, reduced sodium | 504 | 19.2 g | 1.2 g | 46.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese | 426 | 19.4 g | 1.8 g | 37.9 g |
| Bacon and beef sticks | 517 | 29.1 g | 0.8 g | 44.2 g |
| Salami, Italian, pork | 425 | 21.7 g | 1.2 g | 37 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, raw Raw | 459 | 15.7 g | 0 g | 44 g |
| Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 471 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 42 g |
| Salami, hard, sliced | 417 | 19.9 g | 3.9 g | 35.8 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, brisket navel end, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 453 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 41.3 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked Cooked | 538 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 52.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pepperoni?
100 g of pepperoni has 504 kcal. 1 slice (2 g): about 10 kcal. 1 cup, NFS (140 g): about 706 kcal. 1 sausage, 10-1/4" long x 1-3/8" dia (251 g): about 1,265 kcal.
Is pepperoni high in protein?
Pepperoni contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.38 g in 1 slice (2 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is above the median (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in pepperoni?
Pepperoni has 1.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pepperoni?
Pepperoni contains 46.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.7 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pepperoni contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (54% DV), selenium (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), Thiamin (B1) (23% DV) and zinc (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pepperoni?
100 g contains 1,580 mg of sodium, 69% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706185. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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