DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA

Common questions

Is DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA healthy?

DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pizza contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like garlic tomato sauce and various cheeses, which provide essential nutrients such as calcium and protein.

How processed is DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA?

DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor; Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Uncured Pepperoni are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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DETROIT STYLE UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Pizza
Summary

This pizza contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like garlic tomato sauce and various cheeses, which provide essential nutrients such as calcium and protein. However, it is a processed food with enriched wheat flour as a primary ingredient, which contributes to its moderate processing level. The presence of multiple types of cheese and the absence of artificial additives are positive, but the overall processing and use of enriched flour limit its healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Reduced Iron
Neutral

Reduced Iron is added to fortify the flour, helping prevent iron deficiency, but it is neutral in overall impact.

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Garlic Tomato Sauce
Neutral

This sauce adds flavor and moisture to the pizza, contributing to taste without being inherently beneficial or harmful.

Parmesan Cheese
Neutral

Parmesan Cheese adds flavor and protein to the pizza, generally neutral in health impact.

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Romano Cheese
Neutral

Romano Cheese provides additional flavor and calcium, with a neutral overall effect.

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Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Uncured Pepperoni
Bad

Uncured Pepperoni contains preservatives and high levels of sodium, which can be concerning if consumed in excess, hence the negative sentiment.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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