Pierogi: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: pierogi, with potato or cheese.
28.7g net carbs per 100 g
1.9carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
50*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 28.7 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g |
| Energy | 195 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169779 “Dumpling, potato- or cheese-filled, frozen”. Net carbs = total carbs 29.6 g − fiber 0.9 g.
Portions
| Portion | 3 pieces114 g | 6 pieces228 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 32.8 | 65.5 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 3.3 | 6.6 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 2.2 | 4.4 |
| Glycemic load | 16 | 33 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 50. This is the mean of 6 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 42 to 61.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Pierogi, dumplings with wheat flour, potato and cheese curd stuffing, boiled in water for 4 min
- Pierogi, wheat flour and cheese curd dumplings, boiled in water for 4 min
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