Feijoada vs pierogi: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: feijoada scores 33/100 and pierogi 31/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Feijoada
126 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 350 g
Pierogi
174 kcal per 100 g. 8 pierogi: 320 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFeijoada126 vs 174 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFeijoada8.3 vs 5.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberFeijoada2.3 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.8 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFeijoada306 vs 222 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even2 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Feijoada, 100 g | Pierogi, 100 g | Feijoada, 350 g | Pierogi, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 174 kcal | 441 kcal | 557 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 5.6 g | 29 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 27 g | 34 g | 87 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 1.2 g | 2.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 1.6 g | 7.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 4.7 g | 22 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 2.1 g | 6.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 8.1 mg | 2.1 mg | 26 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.7 µg | 32 µg | 2.5 µg | 103 µg |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 222 mg | 1071 mg | 710 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.6 mg | 3.7 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 27 mg | 85 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 17 mg | 103 mg | 54 mg |
| Sodium | 335 mg | 276 mg | 1174 mg | 882 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.