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Golden Onion Pierogies
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Golden Onion Pierogies

Golden
16.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Golden Onion Pierogies are a value-oriented frozen refrigerated/dry pasta-style offering you'd typically find in the frozen entree or refrigerated prepared meals aisle, shelved near other dumplings, gnocchi, and frozen ethnic comfort foods. The packaging and copy emphasize family-friendly, economical meals and “authentic European heritage,” positioning the product for grocery shoppers seeking quick, comforting dinners that evoke home-style Eastern European cooking. Shoppers are likely buying these for weeknight dinners, potlucks, casual weekend brunches, or easy game-day spreads—they pair with butter, caramelized onions, sour cream, or pan-fried until crisp. The label leans on a wholesome-sounding health halo with language like “high energy” and “smart choice for healthier lifestyle,” but it does not display organic certification or special dietary badges; ingredients are simple and recognizable on the list. Processing context: these are a processed convenience food made from a small list of basic ingredients (water, durum flour, dehydrated potatoes and onions, oil, salt, pepper) formed into filled dumplings in a factory and sold ready-to-cook. Sensory details emphasize a tender, slightly chewy dough with a soft, savory potato-and-onion interior; texture becomes pillowy when boiled and pleasantly crisp along the edges if pan-fried. Typical rituals include boiling straight from frozen for a quick family meal, or finishing in a skillet with butter and onions for a more celebratory plate. The brand voice aims for nostalgic comfort and practical convenience—an affordable pantry staple for households that want a taste of European-style cooking without long preparation times.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 pierogies
Servings per Container: 4
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, Extra, Fancy, Durum, Flour,, Dehydrated, Potatoes,, Canola, Oil,, Dehydrated, Onions,, Salt,, White, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from a short list of familiar ingredients and requiring industrial processing to form and package the filled dumplings, this product fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed, as it lacks additives or industrial formulations typical of NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Golden Onion Pierogies

The healthiness of Golden Onion Pierogies really depends on your dietary needs and lifestyle. They pack 6 grams of protein and are relatively low in sugar, which can be great for a quick meal when you're short on time. However, if you're watching your carbs or are on a specific diet, you'll want to consider how they fit into your overall meal plan.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicwholesome
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