Frozen pierogi
Kasia's Pierogi Potato & Cheese
42 oz/1.19 kg
Score
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 87
Kasia's Pierogi Potato & Cheese scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soybean oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Pierogi Potato & Cheese
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 226 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 226 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 serving (84 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- POTATOES
- BAKER'S CHEESE (MILK, LACTIC ACID)
- WATER
- ONION
- SOYBEAN OIL
- WHOLE EGGS
- EGG WHITES
- SALT
- POTATO STARCH
- PEPPER
- RICE FLOUR
Label text, as published
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), POTATOES, BAKER'S CHEESE (MILK, LACTIC ACID), WATER, ONION, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE EGGS, EGG WHITES, SALT, POTATO STARCH, PEPPER, RICE FLOUR CONTAINS: MILK, EGG, SOY, WHEAT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Egg
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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