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Mrs Ts Pierogies, Loaded Baked Potato
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Mrs Ts Pierogies, Loaded Baked Potato

Mrs. T's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
8g
Protein
2g
Sugars
630mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
89
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mrs. T's Loaded Baked Potato Pierogies are a frozen comfort-food staple you’d find in the freezer aisle alongside other frozen entrées, stuffed pastas, and ready-to-heat sides. Packaged in a 16 oz branded bag that leans on nostalgia (“Family Favorite,” established 1952), the product sits near gnocchi, ravioli, and frozen appetizers. It’s marketed as an easy, homestyle solution for lunches, weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or casual weekend brunches. The label leans into familiar food cues—sharp cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and chives—plus a “family” backstory; there are small health-halo mentions like “natural flavors” but no organic certification or explicit clean-label claims. Visuals emphasize indulgence and convenience rather than nutrition. In plain terms, this is a frozen, ready-to-cook manufactured product with multiple added ingredients and stabilizers used to preserve texture and flavor. Sensory-wise, expect a soft pasta pocket with a pillowy, whipped potato interior punctuated by cheddar and bacon bits; when sautéed the exterior develops a golden, slightly crisp edge while boiling yields pillowy tenderness. The aroma is savory and cheesy with smoky bacon notes; typical serving rituals include pan-frying or boiling then topping with extra sour cream and chives—quick comfort food for families or solo meals. The product’s cultural positioning targets busy households who crave homey, Eastern European–inspired comfort without the time investment, and it’s often chosen for convenience, familiarity, and crowd-pleasing flavor at informal gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein8g
* 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),, Soybean, Oil,, Dehydrated, Cheese, (Cheddar, and, Blue, Cheeses, (Milk,, Salt,, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Disodium, Phosphate),, Salt,, Bacon, (Cured, with, Water,, Salt,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Smoke, Flavoring,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Brown, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Potassium, Chloride,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Flavor,, Honey),, Onion,, Natural, Flavors, (Whey,, Butter, Oil,, Sour, Cream, Solids,, Sugar,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Guar, Gum,, Annatto, and, Turmeric, (Color),, Eggs,, Spices,, Chives..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 refined/enriched flours, processed cheese, preservatives, emulsifiers, maltodextrin, and 'natural flavors'—industrial formulations and multi-ingredient additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Mrs Ts Pierogies, Loaded Baked Potato

Ah, the age-old question! The Loaded Baked Potato pierogi can be a fun treat, but it's not exactly a health food. With 280 calories and 630 mg of sodium per serving, it's more of an occasional indulgence than a daily staple. Think of it as a comforting side rather than a mainstay in a health-focused diet.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
movie-night

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