Nasi goreng vs pierogi: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: nasi goreng scores 30/100 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.
Nasi goreng
153 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 450 g
Pierogi
174 kcal per 100 g. 8 pierogi: 320 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesNasi goreng153 vs 174 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinNasi goreng7.1 vs 5.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberPierogi0.5 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPierogi2.4 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPierogi151 vs 222 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatNasi goreng0.7 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nasi goreng, 100 g | Pierogi, 100 g | Nasi goreng, 450 g | Pierogi, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 174 kcal | 689 kcal | 557 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 5.6 g | 32 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 27 g | 86 g | 87 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 1.2 g | 11 g | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.6 g | 2.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 4.7 g | 23 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 2.1 g | 3.3 g | 6.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 8.1 mg | 15 mg | 26 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 32 µg | 103 µg | 103 µg |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 222 mg | 679 mg | 710 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.6 mg | 4.9 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 27 mg | 91 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 17 mg | 79 mg | 54 mg |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 276 mg | 1052 mg | 882 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.