Calories in Empanada, beef
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Empanada, beef contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 small/individual (35 g) provides about 117 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in turnovers and other grain-based items on FoodFactly, where the median is 250 kcal per 100 g across 36 foods.
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 21% of the Daily Value for zinc and 21% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 19.2 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.9 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol C | 31 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 459 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.4 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2.1 g | |
| Protein C | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.82 µg | 34% |
| Choline C | 33.9 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 125 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 187 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 11.3 µg | 21% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.1 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 9.1 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.1 gbelow the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 2.7 g)
- Fat19.2 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 11.9 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 4 g)
- Sodium459 mgabove the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 457 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.049 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 39.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 22 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Empanada
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empanada, fruit | 260 | 2.7 g | 37 g | 11.5 g |
| Empanada, NFS | 291 | 7.2 g | 29.9 g | 16 g |
| Empanada, no meat | 265 | 5.8 g | 31.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Empanada, beef, with vegetables | 291 | 7.2 g | 29.9 g | 16 g |
| Empanada, chicken | 309 | 12.6 g | 27.4 g | 16.5 g |
| Empanada, chicken, with vegetables | 283 | 7.4 g | 29.9 g | 15.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knish | 345 | 10.5 g | 31.9 g | 19.7 g |
| Pastry, meat / poultry-filled | 341 | 11.5 g | 30.9 g | 19.2 g |
| Garlic bread, with melted cheese, from fast food / restaurant | 339 | 11.4 g | 34.2 g | 17.3 g |
| Breadsticks, soft, stuffed or topped with melted cheese | 333 | 14.5 g | 36.4 g | 14.4 g |
| Samosa | 310 | 5.1 g | 33.2 g | 17.5 g |
| Cream puff shell, prepared from recipe | 360 | 9 g | 22.8 g | 25.9 g |
| Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe | 291 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 14.1 g |
| Garlic bread, with parmesan cheese, from fast food / restaurant | 351 | 8.8 g | 41.1 g | 16.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in empanada?
100 g of empanada has 333 kcal. 1 small/individual (35 g): about 117 kcal. 1 regular/large (130 g): about 433 kcal.
Is empanada high in protein?
Empanada contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in 1 small/individual (35 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turnovers and other grain-based items, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.1 g).
How many carbs are in empanada?
Empanada has 27.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in empanada?
Empanada contains 19.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does empanada contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (34% DV), zinc (21% DV), selenium (21% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in empanada?
100 g contains 459 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708711. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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