Pizza, Pepperoni topping, Regular crust

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 22% of daily folate, 19% of daily vitamin B-12 and 17% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.

  1. Folate (DFE) 131 mcg
  2. Vitamin B-12 0.5 mcg
  3. Protein 11.74 g
  4. Riboflavin 0.22 mg
  5. Calcium 153 mg
  6. Zinc 1.4 mg
  7. Iron 2.52 mg
  8. Potassium 195 mg
  9. Choline 25.4 mg
  10. Vitamin B-6 0.08 mg
  11. Vitamin C 0.9 mg
  12. DHA 0 g
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium153 mg1000 mg
Choline25.4 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)131 mcg600 mcg
Iron2.52 mg27 mg
Potassium195 mg2900 mg
Protein11.74 g70 g
Riboflavin0.22 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120.5 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.08 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0.9 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc1.4 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Pepperoni pizza is safe with precautions during pregnancy provided it is baked until steaming hot and the pepperoni is sizzling. Cured meats like pepperoni carry risks of Listeria and Toxoplasma parasites when eaten cold, but thorough baking destroys these pathogens. The pizza supplies dietary calcium, protein, and B vitamins, though pepperoni is high in sodium and saturated fat. Eat in moderation alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp garden salad.

Sources: CDC Food Safety · FDA Food Safety for Moms-to-Be

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Pizza, Pepperoni topping, Regular crust provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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