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Blood Sugar Impact of Pizza, Pepperoni

Pizza, Pepperoni
79

Pizza, Pepperoni has a BSI score of 79.2, indicating very substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 44.0g carbs, 1.0g sugar, 3.1g fiber, 15.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause rapid, significant blood sugar elevation. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 153.0g serving

Pizza, pepperoni contains 44.0g of carbs, 1.0g of sugar, 15.0g of protein, 14.0g of fat, and 3.1g of fiber per 153.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 44.0g
Sugars 1.0g
Fiber 3.1g
Protein 15.0g
Fat 14.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
79

Pizza, pepperoni contains 28.8g of carbs, 0.7g of sugar, and 2.0g of fiber per 153.0 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.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 153.0 Gg

Calories 360

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.0g 18%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 39.8mg 13%
Sodium 720.6mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 44.0g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Total Sugars 1.0g

* 39.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.0g 30%
Calcium 249.4mg 19%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* 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 WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM PROPIONATE, DEXTROSE, FUMARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST), SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, SEASONING [SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC, SPICE, MALTODEXTRIN, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, TOMATO POWDER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR]), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF (PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM ASCORBATE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 4% DV
Vitamin A 54% DV

Minerals

Calcium 16% DV
Iron 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
CITRIC ACID
🍭 Added Sugar
DEXTROSE
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE MILK
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN GUM*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🍚 High GI Carb
DEXTROSE
🌿 Natural
CHEESE MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
CITRIC ACID SORBATE*
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein
CHEESE MILK
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
🔬 Synthetic
SORBATE*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Pizza, Pepperoni based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🏭 Processed
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
🔬 Synthetic

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Giant Eagle, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2081505

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