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Pagoda Pork Chicken Egg Roll
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Pagoda Pork Chicken Egg Roll

Pagoda
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pagoda Pork Chicken Egg Rolls are a frozen appetizer found in the supermarket’s frozen Asian/party foods aisle, shelved alongside potstickers, spring rolls, and other ready-to-heat finger foods. Shoppers typically grab them near frozen snacks, vegetarian dumplings, and dipping sauces. They work as a freezer-staple for informal occasions — game-day gatherings, movie nights, casual weekend entertaining, or a quick weeknight appetizer when you want something crunchy without much prep. The Pagoda brand leans into approachable Asian-inspired flavors and value positioning: budget-friendly, broadly familiar seasonings, and convenience for families or busy adults seeking crowd-pleasing snacks. Marketing emphasizes “authentic seasoning,” “all-natural pork,” and fresh vegetables, projecting a slightly premium convenience image while targeting mainstream shoppers who want simple, shareable bites. The carton art is bright and snack-oriented rather than artisanal; there is no organic or specialty certification on the label. Label language creates a mild health halo (mentions of “freshly cut vegetables” and “all-natural pork”) despite the product being fried and relatively high in sodium. Processing context: these are a processed frozen convenience food made from mixed fresh and industrial ingredients (enriched flours, modified starches, maltodextrin) and par-fried in vegetable oil. Sensory details: golden, crisp wrappers that crackle on the first bite, a warm savory filling of pork and mixed vegetables with soft strands of cabbage and carrot, and a slightly chewy enriched-wheat wrapper texture when reheated. Packaging is a cardboard box containing a plastic bag of preformed egg rolls; preparation rituals include baking, air-frying or deep-frying and serving with soy, sweet-and-sour, or chili dipping sauces for casual communal snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

INGREDIENTS:, FILLING:, PORK,, CABBAGE,, CARROTS,, CELERY,, YELLOW, ONION,, BROWN, RICE,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, SUGAR,, SOY, SAUCE, (WHEAT,, SOYBEANS,, SALT),, MALTODEXTRIN,, SPICE,, DRIED, GARLIC,, DRIED, ONION., WRAPPER:, ENRICHED, FLOUR, ([BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR),, WATER,, ENRICHED, DURUM, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, VEGETABLE, OIL,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, DRIED, WHOLE, EGGS,, CORN, STARCH., FRIED, IN, VEGETABLE, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, maltodextrin, enriched flours, frying oil) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed foods).

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Common Questions about Pagoda Pork Chicken Egg Roll

The Pagoda Pork Chicken Egg Roll can be a tasty snack or appetizer, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. With 190 calories per roll, it’s not a nutritional powerhouse, especially with its 9 grams of fat and 400 mg of sodium. If you're looking for a fun treat in moderation, this fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a salad substitute!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
party-appetizers

Vibe:

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