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Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (63g)
Energy
299
188
Fat
11g
6.9g
of which saturates
4.1g
2.6g
Carbohydrate
35.4g
22.3g
of which sugars
3g
1.9g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
2.5g
1.6g
Protein
13.3g
8.4g
Salt
1g
0.6g
Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age
For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.
Calories in Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza by age
1 slice (63g) provides about 188 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In 1 slice (63g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
188kcal
8%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
188kcal
8%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
188kcal
9%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
188kcal
11%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
188kcal
12%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza
1 slice (63g) contains about 1.9g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.
Age group
Daily free sugar limit
In 1 slice (63g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.
Fat in Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza is naturally high in fat, at about 6.93g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 2.58g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In 1 slice (63g)
% of that
Adult
24g
2.58g
11%
Age 15 to 18
30g
2.58g
9%
Age 11 to 14
25g
2.58g
10%
Age 7 to 10
22g
2.58g
12%
Age 4 to 6
18g
2.58g
14%
Salt in Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza by age
Because sainsbury's pepperoni pizza is salted, a portion carries about 0.63g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In 1 slice (63g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.63g
10%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.63g
10%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.63g
10%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.63g
13%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.63g
21%
Protein in Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza by age
1 slice (63g) provides about 8.4g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In 1 slice (63g)
% of that
Adult
50g
8.4g
17%
Age 15 to 18
55g
8.4g
15%
Age 11 to 14
42g
8.4g
20%
Age 7 to 10
28g
8.4g
30%
Age 4 to 6
20g
8.4g
42%
Is Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.
Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's pepperoni pizza?
1 slice (63g) has about 188 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's pepperoni pizza?
1 slice (63g) has about 188 calories.
Is sainsbury's pepperoni pizza good for you?
Sainsbury's Pepperoni Pizza is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.
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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.
