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Boars Head Pepperoni & Vermont Cheddar Tray
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Boars Head Pepperoni & Vermont Cheddar Tray

Boar's Head
2 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
11g
Protein
700mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Pepperoni & Vermont Cheddar Tray is a single-serve, refrigerated snack found in the deli/prepared foods section of mainstream supermarkets, usually displayed near sliced deli meats, small cheese packs, and grab-and-go charcuterie trays. The compact 2 oz clear plastic tray with a peel-back film caters to shoppers grabbing a quick snack for lunch, a party appetizer, or an on-the-go bite. It fits a range of occasions — from impromptu wine-and-cracker moments to packed-lunch add-ins — and is often purchased on grocery runs for game-day spreads, casual weekend brunches, or to send with kids to school as an easy protein option. Boar's Head positions this item as an upscale, trusted deli brand: heritage-focused, appealing to adults who want convenience without sacrificing perceived quality. Label cues—“Uncured Pepperoni,” “Vermont Cheddar,” and familiar ingredient lists—lend a small “natural” health halo, though there are no organic or child-targeted gimmicks; the design feels mature and pragmatic rather than flashy. In plain terms the tray combines cured-style pepperoni and pasteurized cheddar — both processed into a ready-to-eat format. Sensory details: the pepperoni is slightly chewy with a concentrated cured pork flavor, paprika warmth, and a touch of sweetness from turbinado sugar; the Vermont cheddar is firm, tangy, and creamy with a buttery mouthfeel. Rituals around it are simple: chill, peel, arrange on a cracker or bread, and share. Nutritionally it reads like a savory indulgence—about 190 calories and roughly 700 mg sodium per tray—making it flavorful but sodium-forward.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein11g
* 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

Uncured, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Sea, Salt,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Paprika,, Natural, Flavoring,, Cultured, Celery, Powder, [Celery, Powder,, Sea, Salt],, Turbinado, Sugar,, Starter, Culture),, Yellow, Vermont, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, [Vegetable, Color])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product combines processed cured meat and pasteurized cheese with small additive ingredients (natural flavoring, cultured celery powder, annatto) and is sold ready-to-eat; these characteristics align with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than formulation-heavy ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Boars Head Pepperoni & Vermont Cheddar Tray

The Pepperoni & Cheddar Tray can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a protein boost with its 11g of protein per serving. However, it’s also relatively high in sodium (700mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, this might be a treat rather than an everyday snack.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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