Pepperoni pizza
High GI
GL 22 per 100 g
- Contains protein from cheese and meat
- High in saturated fat and sodium
Pepperoni pizza has a glycemic index of 70 (High).
Updated Aug 29, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 3 per 100 g Cauliflower crust significantly lowers the glycemic load from 22 to 3, providing a much steadier blood sugar response while maintaining the pizza experience.
Cauliflower pizza base - GL 1 per 100 g Almond flour base offers a very low glycemic load of 1, which is excellent for minimizing insulin spikes compared to traditional grain-based crusts.
Almond flour pizza base - GL 0.4 per 100 g Using portobello mushrooms as a base is a nutrient-dense, low-glycemic alternative that effectively eliminates the high-carb crust.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated | 5 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains protein from cheese and meat
- Provides some calcium and iron
- High in saturated fat and sodium
- High glycemic load
- Ultra-processed ingredients
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pepperoni pizza?
Pepperoni pizza has a glycemic index of 70 (High) and a glycemic load of 22 per 100 g.
Is Pepperoni pizza good for people with insulin resistance?
Pepperoni pizza has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cauliflower pizza base.
How does Pepperoni pizza affect blood sugar?
Pepperoni pizza has a glycemic load of 22 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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