Hormel Foods Corporation
D
ProfileConcern
HORMEL, PEPPERONI PIZZA, ORIGINAL
Meat & Poultry USVerified
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
037600100021
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Nutritional Level Analysis (per 100 g)
Fat
high
Saturated fat
high
Salt
high
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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D
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
B
C
DACTIVE
E
← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →
3.3/10
Health Score
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 28 g)
Energy140kcal
Carbohydrates0g
Protein5g
Total Fat13g
Saturated Fat6g
Cholesterol35mg
Sodium490mg
Iron0.36mg
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (28 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy & macronutrients
Energy140 kcal7%
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6gHigh30%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Carbohydrates0gLow0%
Protein5g10%
Sodium490mgHigh21%
Minerals
Iron0.36mg2%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
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9 / 13 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID.
1
Salt
Moderate
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
2
Pork
Low
Protein source and primary culinary ingredient
3
Beef
Low
Flavour enhancer
4
Spices
No Notables
Flavour and aroma enhancement
5
Dextrose
Low
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
6
Water. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt
Under Review
AI summary pending...7
Oleoresin Of Paprika
Under Review
AI summary pending...8
Lactic Acid Starter Culture
Under Review
AI summary pending...9
Garlic Powder
No Notables
Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent
10
Bha
E320
Lowpreservative
11
Bht
Under Review
AI summary pending...12
Sodium Nitrite
E250
Moderatepreservative and color fixative in cured meats
13
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
2 Pork | ✓Low Concern | Protein source and primary culinary ingredient | Pork is a standard dietary protein source well-tolerated by the general population, with consumption patterns best evaluated within the context of overall balanced dietary intake. |
3 Beef | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, with considerations primarily related to individual dietary patterns and sodium intake. |
4 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
5 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
6 Water. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Oleoresin Of Paprika | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Lactic Acid Starter Culture | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Garlic Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent | Garlic powder is a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular consumption within normal dietary amounts. |
10 Bha E320 | ✓Low Concern | preservative | BHA is a synthetic antioxidant authorized for use within established regulatory thresholds to maintain lipid stability in food products. |
11 Bht | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Sodium Nitrite E250 | ⚠Moderate Concern | preservative and color fixative in cured meats | Sodium nitrite is a standard functional food preservative with established regulatory limits, while dietary intake levels remain a subject of ongoing nutritional research. |
13 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
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