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Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, 24 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4✨ Seed Oil Free

Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, 24 OZ

AGAINST THE GRAIN
Available at Whole Foods
380
Calories
16g
Protein
3g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll find this in the frozen pizza aisle or in your freezer after a grab-and-go purchase — the kind of easy, heat-and-eat pie for busy weeknights, movie nights, or game-day spreads. Its chewy, uniform crust and processed toppings (refined tapioca starch, multiple cheeses, and uncured pepperoni with added sugars, spice extracts, and celery powder) point to industrial preparation and reformulation typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4), designed for consistent texture, flavor, and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 5
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein16g
* 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:, TAPIOCA, STARCH, WATER, EGGS, OLIVE, OIL, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), MILK, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES)., TOPPING:, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), TOMATO, PUREE, (TOMATOES,, CITRIC, ACID), PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), UNCURED, PEPPERONI, (PORK,, BEEF,, SALT,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%:, MUSTARD,, SUGAR,, SPICE, EXTRACTIVE, OF, PAPRIKA, (COLOR),, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES,, GARLIC, POWDER,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE,, CELERY, POWDER,, NO, NITRITE, OR, NITRATE, ADDED, EXCEPT, FOR, NATURALLY, OCCURRING, IN, CELERY, POWDER)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed components (refined starch crust, multiple processed cheeses, ready-to-eat uncured pepperoni with added sugar and flavor extracts) and is a ready-to-heat manufactured product, matching NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, 24 OZ

The Uncured Pepperoni Pizza can be considered a tasty option for a quick meal, especially with its high protein content at 16 grams per serving. However, it’s not exactly what you'd call a 'health food' — it's got some saturated fat and sodium, so it's best enjoyed in moderation. Think of it as a fun treat, not a daily staple!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

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$14.99
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