Pepperoni Pizza: Calories, Facts, and Nutritional Information

Pepperoni pizza is a beloved classic in the United States, second only to plain cheese pizza. It even has its own national day on September 20th. A pizza with pepperoni was also the first known pie ever ordered online, back in 1994.

Pepperoni Pizza Facts

Approximately 36% of all pizza orders in America include pepperoni as a topping.
Pepperoni adds a light spicy and hearty, meaty flavor to pizza.
Pepperoni first appeared around 1919 in New York City.
The word "pepperoni" translates to "big peppers."
Americans eat 251,770,000 lbs of pepperoni on pizza each year.
Pepperoni is a cured meat commonly stuffed into its casing with additional flavor boosters, such as peppers, garlic, fennel, or mustard seeds.
The United States pepperoni industry tops $526 million in annual revenue.
The top three states for pepperoni production are Iowa, Minnesota, and North Carolina.
The average pepperoni pizza has approximately 40 slices of cured meat on top.

It's believed that the original pepperoni pizza topping was used between WWI and WWII as a creative way to use food scraps without letting any go to waste. Contrary to popular belief that pepperoni is simply pork, you may be surprised to learn that there's also beef blended into the scrumptious bites.

Calories in Pepperoni Pizza

The number of calories in a slice of pizza can depend on many things like toppings, the amount of cheese, and the type of dough. Even from the same restaurant, the number of calories between any two slices varies slightly, even if they're from the same pie. Here at Hungry Howie's®, we're completely transparent with our customers regarding the nutritional facts of our meals, including the calories in a slice of pizza.

At Hungry Howie's®, one slice of pepperoni pizza is approximately 165 calories. The calories in pizza are based on one classic cheese slice (which is 160 calories at Hungry Howie's®) and then calculated according to any additional toppings. A slice of pepperoni pie will also boost your sodium intake by about 45mg per slice and your fat intake by about 0.5g per slice.

You can check out our entire Nutrition Builder for information on each and every item on our menu, right down to the sauces and dips.

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Pizzas with the Highest and Lowest Calories

Determining which pizza has the highest calories is all about the toppings. Some will set you back further than others. Big-ticket calorie toppings include extra cheese, sausage, and meatballs. You may see calorie counts increase to as much as 470 calories per average slice at some chain restaurants.

The calorie count in a slice of pizza mostly comes from the dough, which is usually made from wheat flour. Pizza dough is extremely filling, and everyone knows it's an essential base for a good pie. At Hungry Howie's®, we make our dough fresh daily so that it's as delicious as possible.

A plain cheese pie will always have the lowest calories, while a pizza stacked to the brim with toppings will be the highest. If you're in the mood to get a little crazy with your order, consider the ultimate Hungry Howie's® Meat Eaters Pizza, the Howie Special Pizza, or a Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Pizza. The first two options feature the crowd favorite as a topping-pepperoni.

There are a few ways to watch how many calories in a slice of pizza you get here at Hungry Howie's® pizza. First, keep the toppings to a minimum, even if it means leaving off the pepperoni (we know it's hard to do). Then, choose either a plain cheese pie made with our 100% real mozzarella cheese. Or, if you're really craving something on top, consider an array of our fresh veggie topping options.

Another way to limit your calories when ordering is to order just as much as you need, with no leftovers available. Of course, that means you won't be heating up that last slice in the oven for lunch tomorrow, but sometimes you have to do it. Or, consider ordering a smaller, 8-inch personal pizza. You can still get pepperoni on top, but the overall caloric damage won't be as steep.

Pepperoni and Chilli Pizza: A Detailed Look

One serving of Pepperoni and Chilli Pizza is about 1434 kcal (72% of a 2,000-kcal diet). For example, this dish contains 1434 calories, and its nutritional profile is made up of 45% fat, 34% carbohydrates, and 21% protein.

Macros per serving:

Fat: 72 g
Carbs: 122 g
Protein: 77 g

Tracking Your Calorie Intake

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