Pierogi
Medium GI
GL 7.4 per piece (35 g) · GL 21 per 100 g
- Moderate amount of protein
- High glycemic load
Pierogi has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One piece (35 g) adds a glycemic load of 7.4.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 13 per 100 g They contain more fiber and have a lower glycemic load than traditional dumplings.
Wholegrain pumpkin dumplings - GL 14 per 100 g They are characterized by a lower glycemic index and a higher protein content than classic dumplings.
Chickpea flour gnocchi - GL 16 per 100 g They have a lower glycemic index and a higher fiber content, which positively affects glucose metabolism.
Lentil and buckwheat dumplings
Forms of 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
- Potato and cheese pierogiGI 65 · GL 21 per 100 g potato cheese filling
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pierogi | 35 g | 7.4 |
| 5 pierogi | 175 g | 36.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated | 1 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Moderate amount of protein
- Low saturated fat content
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber content
- High carbohydrate content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pierogi?
Pierogi has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One piece (35 g) has a glycemic load of 7.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 21.
Is Pierogi good for people with insulin resistance?
Pierogi has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Wholegrain pumpkin dumplings.
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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