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Mrs Ts Pierogies, Feta & Spinach
Frozen Foods
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Mrs Ts Pierogies, Feta & Spinach

Mrs. T's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
540mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mrs. T's Feta & Spinach Pierogies arrive in the supermarket freezer aisle, typically shelved with other frozen dumplings, filled pastas and comfort sides like gnocchi and hash browns. The 16-oz soft plastic bag signals an easy, heat-and-serve item for shoppers balancing time and taste. Occasion-wise, these pierogies work as a quick weeknight dinner, a weekend brunch upgrade, or a game-day/party appetizer when browned in a skillet and served with sour cream or a dipping sauce. The brand leans into a heritage, family-owned positioning — “Family Favorite since 1952” evokes nostalgia and working-class comfort food — aimed at busy families and shoppers seeking approachable ethnic-flavored convenience rather than gourmet authenticity. On the label you’ll see modest health cues (low sugar: 1 g noted) and “natural flavor” in the ingredient list, but no organic or clean-label certification; the packaging emphasizes convenience and tradition more than wellness or kid-targeted characters. In plain terms the product is an industrially made frozen prepared food: wheat-based dough filled with seasoned whipped potatoes, spinach and dehydrated feta, plus emulsifiers and shelf-stable additives to maintain texture and flavor. Sensory notes: each pierogi has a pillowy, tender dough exterior that crisps when sautéed; the interior is creamy, whipped potato studded with tangy, slightly salty feta and soft spinach flecks. The ritual is simple — boil, sauté or bake — and the product is often plated family-style or tossed into a skillet to develop browned edges, making it a fulfilling, convenient shortcut in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium540mg23%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* 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,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Potato, Flakes, (Potatoes,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Citric, Acid, [Preserves, Color]),, Dehydrated, Feta, Cheese, (Feta, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Disodium, Phosphate),, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Spinach,, Natural, Flavor,, Maltodextrin,, Sugar,, Eggs,, Garlic,, Onion,, Spice..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations and additives (maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, disodium phosphate, 'natural flavor') and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, fitting the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Mrs Ts Pierogies, Feta & Spinach

The healthiness of these pierogies really depends on your dietary goals and lifestyle. At 240 calories per serving, they can fit into a balanced meal, especially if paired with a side of veggies or a salad. They're not exactly a superfood, but they can be a comforting, satisfying option when you want something quick and tasty!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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