Pizza with pepperoni, from frozen, medium crust
Common food
Photo: Wikipedia
This is a classic, convenient frozen pizza featuring a medium-thick, bready crust topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella-style cheese, and spicy, slightly greasy pepperoni slices. The texture offers a satisfying chew from the crust, a gooey cheese pull, and the signature salty, savory bite of the pepperoni. Nutritionally, it provides a solid protein punch for a frozen meal but is notably high in fat and refined carbohydrates.
Calorie split: 17% protein · 40% carbs · 43% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the ultimate comfort-food combination of salty, spicy pepperoni, melted cheese, and a bready base. It's a universally recognized, customizable, and nostalgic meal that's perfect for casual gatherings or a quick solo dinner.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sodium, saturated fat, and refined carbs can contribute to blood sugar spikes and are less ideal for those monitoring heart health or blood sugar. To counteract, pair a smaller portion with a large, leafy green salad dressed with vinegar or lemon juice to add fiber and slow digestion, and drink water to help manage sodium intake.
Key benefits
- Quick and convenient hot meal solution
- Good source of protein (11.46g per 100g)
- Provides energy from carbohydrates
- Contains calcium from the cheese
- Satisfying and flavorful comfort food
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The pepperoni on American-style pizza is a distinct creation; it's a spicy, cured sausage made from a blend of pork and beef, not to be confused with the milder, uncooked Italian 'peperoni' which are bell peppers.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 45.4 g |
| Energy | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 27.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 196 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 195 mg |
| Potassium, K | 180 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 504 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.16 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 21.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.60 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Folate, total | 60.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 43.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 90.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 17.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.72 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 66.0 ug |
| Retinol | 59.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 89.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 1843 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 31.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.88 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.21 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.60 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust — USDA does not publish this profile for Pizza with pepperoni.
| Tryptophan | 0.12 g |
| Threonine | 0.42 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.54 g |
| Leucine | 1.1 g |
| Lysine | 0.76 g |
| Methionine | 0.27 g |
| Cystine | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.63 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.48 g |
| Valine | 0.67 g |
| Arginine | 0.54 g |
| Histidine | 0.36 g |
| Alanine | 0.49 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.85 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.45 g |
| Proline | 1.2 g |
| Serine | 0.66 g |
FAQ
Is frozen pepperoni pizza a good source of protein?
Yes, it provides a decent amount of protein (about 11.5g per 100g) from the cheese and meat toppings, making it more protein-rich than many other frozen snack options.
How can I make a frozen pepperoni pizza healthier?
You can boost its nutritional value by adding fresh vegetable toppings like bell peppers, onions, or spinach before baking, and always serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables to increase fiber and nutrient intake.
What is the main nutritional concern with this food?
The primary concerns are its high levels of sodium (from the cheese, sauce, and pepperoni) and saturated fat, along with being high in refined carbohydrates from the crust, which can affect blood sugar and heart health if consumed frequently in large portions.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.75 kcal/g · 17% calories from protein · 2.5 g fiber · 3.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.80 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.