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Uncured Pepperoni Bites, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Uncured Pepperoni Bites, 7 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
540
Calories
16g
Protein
8g
Sugars
880mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the frozen snacks or appetizer section, grabbed for quick game-day spreads, movie nights, or an easy after-school snack. They feel indulgent and nostalgic — a bite-sized pizza experience that's convenient and comforting. The long ingredient list (refined rice flours and starches, added oils, gums, and a manufactured pepperoni filling) and engineered soft-chewy texture are signs of industrial formulation and convenience-focused processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories540
% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium880mg38%
Total Carbohydrate70g25%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars8g
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

DOUGH:, WATER, RICE, FLOUR, TAPIOCA, STARCH, RICE, STARCH, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, NONFAT, MILK, PALM, OIL, CANOLA, OIL, XANTHAN, GUM, GUAR, GUM, SALT, FILLING:, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), UNCURED, PEPPERONI:, NO, NITRATES, OR, NITRITES, ADDED, EXCEPT, THOSE, NATURALLY, OCCURRING, IN, CELERY, POWDER, AND, SEA, SALT, (PORK,, SEA, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, MUSTARD,, SUGAR,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE,, CELERY, POWDER,, NATURAL, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA), TOMATO, PASTE, (TOMATOES), WATER, CITRUS, FIBER, BASIL, SALT, BLACK, PEPPER.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (refined starches, palm/canola oils, xanthan/guar gums) plus a processed meat filling and assembled frozen format indicate ultra-processed status consistent with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Uncured Pepperoni Bites, 7 OZ

It really depends on your definition of healthy! With 16 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, they can be a satisfying snack or meal component. However, they do contain 540 calories and a decent amount of sodium, so if you're watching those numbers, it's good to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$8.49
per package