Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables
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Small/appetizer81 g
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Empanada222 g

Calories in 1 empanada (222 g)
743.7 calories, 367.2 from fat
 
Carbs
69.2 g
 
Proteins
25.1 g
 
Fat
40.8 g
 
Sat. Fat
11.4 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables have high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.12 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (7.7%/cal) - a good source of Selenium (stimulates the creation of antioxidants), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders) and Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process).
  • Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables contain a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.02%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (23% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (26% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.4 cal/g)
High
Density
(7.7 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.5 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
50%
Protein
23%
Carbs
18%
Fiber
63%
Fat
57%
Saturated Fat
19%
Cholesterol
39%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

Important for the stimulation of antibodies; Helps the regulation of hormones in the body.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables

Serving Size: empanada (222g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 743.7 cal
Calories from Fat 367.2 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 40.8 g 62.7%
Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57.2%
Cholesterol 57.7 mg 19.2%
Sodium 939.1 mg 39.1%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2 g 23.1%
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g 17.8%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 25.1 g 50.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 133.2 IU 2.7%
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg 16.4%
Vitamin B12 1.7 mcg 28.1%
Vitamin C 1.6 mg 2.6%
Vitamin D 0.4 mcg 0.1%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 13.5 mcg 16.9%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 44.4 mg 4.4%
Copper (Cu) 0.2 mg 10.8%
Iron (Fe) 6 mg 33.3%
Magnesium (Mg) 46.6 mg 11.7%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 421.8 mg 12.1%
Phosphorus (P) 228.7 mg 22.9%
Selenium (Se) 55.1 mcg 78.7%
Zinc (Zn) 4.1 mg 27.5%