Pho bo vs pierogi: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: pho bo scores 31/100 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.
Pho bo
56 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 700 g
Pierogi
174 kcal per 100 g. 8 pierogi: 320 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPho bo56 vs 174 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPierogi4.3 vs 5.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberPierogi0.4 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPierogi162 vs 222 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPho bo0.2 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pho bo, 100 g | Pierogi, 100 g | Pho bo, 700 g | Pierogi, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 kcal | 174 kcal | 392 kcal | 557 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 5.6 g | 30 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.7 g | 27 g | 61 g | 87 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 1.2 g | 7 g | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.6 g | 2.6 g | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 2.1 g | 1.2 g | 6.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 8.1 mg | 15 mg | 26 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.3 µg | 32 µg | 30 µg | 103 µg |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 222 mg | 1137 mg | 710 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 1.6 mg | 3.3 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 27 mg | 85 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 17 mg | 75 mg | 54 mg |
| Sodium | 271 mg | 276 mg | 1896 mg | 882 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.