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Mrs. T's Pierogies, Potato & 4 Cheese Blend
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Mrs. T's Pierogies, Potato & 4 Cheese Blend

Mrs. T's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
660mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mrs. T's Pierogies, Potato & 4 Cheese Blend is a frozen, family-style convenience item you’d find in the supermarket frozen entrées or frozen sides aisle, shelved near other filled pastas, gnocchi, dumplings and ready-to-heat comfort foods. Packaged in a 16 oz bag, the product leans on mid-century family heritage—'since 1952'—and approachable, homey marketing aimed at busy families and nostalgic home cooks. It suits quick weeknight dinners, casual weekend brunches, game-day spreads and last-minute meals when shoppers want something hearty and simple to prepare. The label projects a comfort-food halo—emphasizing cheesy flavor and traditional roots—while calling out '4 Cheese Medley' and natural colorings; there are no organic or clean-label certifications, and 'natural flavors' and additives appear on the ingredient list. In plain processing terms it’s a convenience frozen product with multiple industrial ingredients and emulsifiers, made for shelf stability and consistent texture. Sensory impressions: the exterior is a tender, slightly chewy pasta dough; inside, whipped potato filling offers a smooth, creamy mouthfeel punctuated by melty, savory cheese notes; finishing options (sauté, boil, bake, grill) create variations from gently pillowy to crisp-edged. Packaging is a matte printed plastic bag intended for freezer display, with serving suggestions that encourage sauces or sautéed vegetables. Rituals around these pierogies often include quick skillet browning and dipping, pairing with sautéed onions or sour cream, and serving as a nostalgic, comforting side or meatless centerpiece for family meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 3
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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),, Soybean, Oil,, Dehydrated, Flour, Cheese, Blend, (Cheddar/Parmesan/Romano/Swiss, Cheeses, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Disodium, Phosphate),, Natural, Flavors, (Cheddar/Romano/Parmesan/Asiago, Cheeses, [Whey,, Butter, Oil,, Maltodextrin,, Sugar,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Turmeric,, Annatto,, Milkfat,, Sodium, Citrate),, Salt,, Sugar,, Eggs,, Onion,, Garlic,, Yeast, Extract,, Annatto, and, Turmeric, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (mono- and diglycerides, disodium phosphate, maltodextrin, natural flavors, colorants) and is a multi-ingredient frozen convenience product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Mrs. T's Pierogies, Potato & 4 Cheese Blend

It really depends on what your definition of 'healthy' is! These pierogies offer a decent balance of carbs and protein, making them a comforting meal option. However, they're also higher in sodium and include some processed ingredients, so if you're looking for whole foods or low-sodium options, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
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