/ / Diced Pepperoni

Diced Pepperoni

Contains sodium nitrite

This diced pepperoni is made with pork and is listed as originating in Italy. It contains sodium nitrite and provides 470 mg sodium per 1 oz.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersGluten-free (label)Dairy-free
$6.99 4 oz · lowest price at Di Bruno Bros.
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
100caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
7g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
470mg▼
Saturated fat
2.5g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Pork, salt, paprika, dextrose, spices, lactic acid starter culture, sodium erythorbate, garlic, sodium nitrite
Product details
OriginItaly
“Origin: Italy” — the product page
ShippingInsulated packaging with ice packs when appropriateInsulated boxIce packs
“We use insulated packaging and ice packs when appropriate.” — the brand’s shipping and store pages
63 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%39
Ingredients · counts 25%77
Processing · counts 25%58
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 63
Nutrition 39 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (470 mg), more saturated fat (2.5 g); no added sugar per 1 oz
Ingredients 77 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Dextrose, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 58 · Cured pork with dextrose and preservatives.
Sourcing 70 · Origin is stated as Italy; no farm or raising practice is named.
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list and stated Italian origin.
470 mg sodium per 1 oz
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for dextrose
Varies by additive−15 for sodium or potassium nitrite
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

Your diet score

Doesn’t change the score above

Pick a diet to see if this product fits it, using limits you can change.

Diet profiles v1.1. Defaults come from published guidance; you can change any limit. How the diet score works

Ingredients
Pork Salt Paprika Dextrose Spices Lactic acid starter culture Sodium erythorbate Garlic Sodium nitrite
9 ingredients 1 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives3 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

Other snacks options

Be Still Farms- Real, Fine Organics
Organic White Popcorn, Non-GMO, Bulk White Popcorn
98 $22.99
Country Life Natural Foods
Popcorn, Yellow, Organic
98 $18.95
Health Ranger Store
Mega Bucket Organic Yellow Popcorn Kernels (10LB, 4535g)
98 $79.95
Gold Ridge Organic Farms
Edison Grainery Organic Yellow Popcorn 16 oz
98 $6.00