Are pepperoni balls unhealthy?!

debbersannex
debbersannex Posts: 12 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm worried i ate something that wasn't so healthy today.. I had a pepperoni ball. Are those unhealthy for you or are they okay to eat? They only have 95 calories but i'm worried because it's kinda made of bread and has pepperoni in it.. here's what it looks like for people who don't know what i am talking about. Thanks.

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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I probably wouldn't call it "healthy" but I wouldn't call it unhealthy either. As long as it fits your calories goals and is part of an otherwise well balanced diet (enough vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, macro nutrients, fiber, etc), it's fine.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    No one food is healthy or unhealthy, it's all about the big picture and finding the proper balanced diet for you. Does that include pepperoni balls? Hopefully, yes.
  • aluethi1
    aluethi1 Posts: 97 Member
    That looks delicious! I want one!! :)

    And as long as it fits your calories etc, it doesn't really matter if you have a little treat type thing.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    I want to make love to that 95 calorie ball of delight.

    Though, it doesnt look 95 cal to me. More in the 250range.
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    I want to make love to that 95 calorie ball of delight.

    Though, it doesnt look 95 cal to me. More in the 250range.

    ^this. Holy cheese and crackers, Batman. We got a hot one.
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    I want it.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    No way in the world that's <100 calories, unless it's the size of a donut hole.

    It looks delicious. And it's fine. There's no unhealthy food, as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to hit your nutrient goals and eat enough veggies.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    scrotal pepperoni is very healthy
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    It probably has 95 calories per serving and that ball of yum is at least two servings. Probably 2.5.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    No way in the world that's <100 calories, unless it's the size of a donut hole.

    It looks delicious. And it's fine. There's no unhealthy food, as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to hit your nutrient goals and eat enough veggies.

    I just assumed it's small and on a really really small plate.








    I want to believe!
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    No way in the world that's <100 calories, unless it's the size of a donut hole.

    It looks delicious. And it's fine. There's no unhealthy food, as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to hit your nutrient goals and eat enough veggies.

    I just assumed it's small and on a really really small plate.








    I want to believe!

    If we're pretending, I want it to be as big as my head and still 95 calories.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    No way in the world that's <100 calories, unless it's the size of a donut hole.

    It looks delicious. And it's fine. There's no unhealthy food, as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to hit your nutrient goals and eat enough veggies.

    I just assumed it's small and on a really really small plate.








    I want to believe!

    If we're pretending, I want it to be as big as my head and still 95 calories.

    I agree with this.


    But in reality, the pepperoni itself is around 90 cal and the bread is another 100. Plus cheese and sauce.
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    Holy AHMAZING! If that ball of delicious is 95 calories I want like 10 of them RIGHT NAO.

    Seriously though, it's most likely between 250-300 calories.

    Still not a bad number.
  • debbersannex
    debbersannex Posts: 12 Member
    Lol, thank you everyone. I appreciate it. They are very good! And it's not really that big, about the size of a bowl.. And the ingredients say 95 calories for 1 ball. :)
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    I'm worried i ate something that wasn't so healthy today.. I had a pepperoni ball. Are those unhealthy for you or are they okay to eat? They only have 95 calories but i'm worried because it's kinda made of bread and has pepperoni in it.. here's what it looks like for people who don't know what i am talking about. Thanks.

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    OMG, that's TOTES unhealthy! Send them all to me and I will get rid of them for you, OP.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    That looks more like Staganelli's (???not sure if correct spelling) pepperoni balls and those are 190 calories for 2 (or 95 cals for one).
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    No way in the world that's <100 calories, unless it's the size of a donut hole.

    It looks delicious. And it's fine. There's no unhealthy food, as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to hit your nutrient goals and eat enough veggies.

    I just assumed it's small and on a really really small plate.








    I want to believe!

    If we're pretending, I want it to be as big as my head and still 95 calories.


    Hmm. Touche.
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    that looks like a donut stuffed with meat...90 calories...where do I get one? It is just plain mean to post something that looks like that and not tell us where to get one!!
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
    I'm worried i ate something that wasn't so healthy today.. I had a pepperoni ball. Are those unhealthy for you or are they okay to eat? They only have 95 calories but i'm worried because it's kinda made of bread and has pepperoni in it.. here's what it looks like for people who don't know what i am talking about. Thanks.


    You are mixing things together. Healthy and weight loss are not the same. As long as you maintain a deficit you will lose , which means that if the 95 calories fit into your daily-weekly-monthly calories, there is no problem.
    Now, if that kind of food is considered unhealthy is something that is up for debate. I eat only whole food and would not touch it. I am not depriving myself, I genuinely don't care for that kind of food. Others , who eat processed foods to various degrees might not agree with me. I would say it is entirely up to you.....if you like it....enjoy it and if it doesn't mess up your calorie count.....stop worrying....unless you eat a dozen of those things five times a week....:o).
  • debbersannex
    debbersannex Posts: 12 Member
    Well I live in Pennsylvania, so I think that's why alot of people never heard or had these before.
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    No way in the world that's <100 calories, unless it's the size of a donut hole.

    It looks delicious. And it's fine. There's no unhealthy food, as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to hit your nutrient goals and eat enough veggies.

    I just assumed it's small and on a really really small plate.








    I want to believe!

    If we're pretending, I want it to be as big as my head and still 95 calories.

    I agree with this.


    But in reality, the pepperoni itself is around 90 cal and the bread is another 100. Plus cheese and sauce.
    Can I just make a bigger version of it and have it for lunch?
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    That would really be ideal.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Lol, thank you everyone. I appreciate it. They are very good! And it's not really that big, about the size of a bowl.. And the ingredients say 95 calories for 1 ball. :)

    Explain this witchcraft.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Well I live in Pennsylvania, so I think that's why alot of people never heard or had these before.


    I am literally on a plane to Pittsburgh (well Chicago but then Pittsburgh) brand and where I can find these please!
  • butreally12
    butreally12 Posts: 67 Member
    What is this brand?? I've literally been refreshing this page for five minutes because if this thing exists... I WILL DRIVE TO PENNSYLVANIA. Or Australia.
  • ZombieEarhart
    ZombieEarhart Posts: 320 Member
    Wow that looks delicious! Yummy way to get carbs, protein, and fat, I like it :) You did good, OP. Keep eating yummy foods in moderation, with plenty of fruits and veggies and you're good.

    ETA: Though yes, it is more than 100 calories!
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Lol, thank you everyone. I appreciate it. They are very good! And it's not really that big, about the size of a bowl.. And the ingredients say 95 calories for 1 ball. :)

    Explain this witchcraft.

    The size of a bowl...500 calories.





    Unless...wizardry.
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Lol, thank you everyone. I appreciate it. They are very good! And it's not really that big, about the size of a bowl.. And the ingredients say 95 calories for 1 ball. :)

    Explain this witchcraft.

    Indeed. The size of a bowl? And 95 calories? I am extremely dubious. Someone's fibbin' and it's not the OP.
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    never heard of pepperoni balls here in california. fml.
  • SilverRose89
    SilverRose89 Posts: 447 Member
    I've never seen these in the UK :cry:

    But if it's really 95 calories, I'll import some.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Just cus it's low in calories don't mean it's healthy, but doesn't mean it's unhealthy either. However, I think you know the answer to this. Pepperoni is fatty unless it's turkey pepperoni, white bread is not good for you, it's a bad carb, however it's ok to have something like this once in awhile, so don't beat yourself up.

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