Pepperoni Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

1 oz of pepperoni contains 141.1 calories, 5.4g protein, 0.3g carbs, and 13g fat. A cured pork-and-beef sausage seasoned with paprika and chili, curling into crisp smoky cups on pizza.

141.1

cal

0.3g

carbs

5.4g

protein

amino acids ↓

13g

fat

0g

fiber

0g

sugar

Vitamins in Pepperoni

Per 1 oz ~28g

Vitamin D
0.36mcg
2%
Vitamin E
0.29mg
2%
Vitamin K
1.62mcg
1%
Vitamin B6
0.1mg
6%
Vitamin B12
0.36mcg
15%
Thiamin (B1)
0.08mg
6%
Folate
1.4mcg
<1%

Minerals in Pepperoni

Per 1 oz ~28g

Calcium
5.32mg
<1%
Iron
0.37mg
2%
Magnesium
5.04mg
1%
Phosphorus
44.2mg
4%
Potassium
76.7mg
2%
Sodium
443mg
19%
Zinc
0.68mg
6%
Selenium
8.12mcg
15%
Copper
0.03mg
3%
Manganese
0.3mg
13%

Amino Acids in Pepperoni

Protein breakdown per 1 oz (28g), from the USDA record for this food.

Complete protein

Pepperoni supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.

Essential Amino Acids Per 1 oz (28g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 193mg 688mg 3.6%
Isoleucine 252mg 901mg 4.7%
Leucine 441mg 1575mg 8.2%
Lysine 463mg 1652mg 8.6%
Methionine 143mg 511mg 2.7%
Phenylalanine 218mg 778mg 4%
Threonine 243mg 869mg 4.5%
Tryptophan 64mg 230mg 1.2%
Valine 276mg 987mg 5.1%
Other Amino Acids Per 1 oz (28g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 330mg 1178mg 6.1%
Arginine 363mg 1298mg 6.7%
Aspartic Acid 511mg 1825mg 9.5%
Cystine 64mg 228mg 1.2%
Glutamic Acid 843mg 3009mg 15.6%
Glycine 300mg 1073mg 5.6%
Proline 241mg 862mg 4.5%
Serine 216mg 771mg 4%
Tyrosine 185mg 661mg 3.4%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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