Potato and cheese pierogi
Medium GI
GL 21 per 100 g
- Low added sugar content
- High glycemic load impacting blood glucose
Potato and cheese pierogi has a glycemic index of 65, the same as plain Pierogi (65).
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 6 per 100 g Significantly lower carbohydrate content and higher fiber, reducing the glycemic impact.
Cauliflower gnocchi - GL 7 per 100 g Higher protein and fiber content improves satiety and promotes a slower blood glucose response.
Lentil pasta with low-sugar tomato sauce - GL 34.3 per 100 g Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index and provides more minerals and fiber than white flour.
Buckwheat flour wrapper
Forms of Pierogi
- GI 65 · GL 21 per 100 g
Pierogi - GI 50 · GL 13 per 100 g wholespinach cottage cheese filling
Whole grain flour dumplings with cheese and spinach - GI 55 · GL 15 per 100 g baked
Baked dumplings with vegetable and lentil filling - GI 55 · GL 16 per 100 g buckwheat lentil
Lentil and buckwheat dumplings - Highlander-style dumplingsGI 60 · GL 17 per 100 g zbójnickie
- GI 55 · GL 17.6 per 100 g sweet potato chickpea filling
Sweet potato and chickpea dumplings - Cheese pierogiGI 60 · GL 19 per 100 g cheese
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated | 2.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low added sugar content
- Moderate protein source from cheese
- High glycemic load impacting blood glucose
- Refined wheat flour base
- Low protein-to-carb ratio
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Potato and cheese pierogi?
Potato and cheese pierogi has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 21 per 100 g.
Is Potato and cheese pierogi good for people with insulin resistance?
Potato and cheese pierogi has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cauliflower gnocchi.
Which form of Pierogi has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Pierogi in this database, Whole grain flour dumplings with cheese and spinach has the lowest glycemic load (13 per 100 g).
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