Meat and poultry
How much protein is in pepperoni?
Pepperoni has 19.2 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28 g) has 5.4 g of protein and 141 calories.
- Protein, 1 oz (28 g)
- 5.4 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.8 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in pepperoni by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (2 g) | 0.4 g | 10 | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 5.4 g | 141 | 0.3 g | 13 g |
| 3 oz (85 g) | 16.3 g | 428 | 1 g | 39.4 g |
| 100 g | 19.2 g | 504 | 1.2 g | 46.3 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 504
- Protein
- 19.2 g
- Carbs
- 1.2 g
- Fat
- 46.3 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 1580 mg
Meat and poultry: most protein per calorie
- Turkey breast 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken breast 18.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Sirloin steak 16.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Pork chop 14.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken thigh 13.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground turkey (93% lean) 12.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is pepperoni high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.8 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 50% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of pepperoni?
19.2 g, with 504 calories.
How much pepperoni gives you 30 g of protein?
About 156 g, for roughly 786 calories. That's about 5.6 servings of 1 oz.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 174575: "Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.