Calories in Empanada, NFS
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Empanada, NFS contains 291 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pequeño/individual (35 g) provides about 102 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 10% 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 15% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B12 and 13% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 291 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 5,7 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 446 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29,9 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 2,8 g | |
| Protein C | 7,2 g | 14% |
| Vitamina A C | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina C C | 3,5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina K C | 4,7 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2,4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 53 µg | 13% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0,32 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 19,7 mg | 4% |
| Calcio C | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1,6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesio C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Fósforo C | 95 mg | 8% |
| Potasio C | 176 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1,1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0,086 mg | 10% |
| Selenio C | 6,6 µg | 12% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein7,2 gbelow the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 9,1 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 1,5 g)
- Sugars2,8 gabove the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 2,7 g)
- Fat16 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 11,9 g)
- Saturated fat5,7 gin the top quarter of turnovers and other grain-based items (median 4 g)
- Sodium446 mgbelow the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 457 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 7,1 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 1,8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1,6 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 | 0,033 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,046 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3,2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6,8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,08 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,015 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,077 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 51 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 258 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 83 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 12 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 12 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 45,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 22 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 16 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido 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, fruta | 260 | 2,7 g | 37 g | 11,5 g |
| Empanada, sin carne | 265 | 5,8 g | 31,5 g | 13,2 g |
| Empanada, carne de res | 333 | 12,1 g | 27,4 g | 19,2 g |
| Empanada, carne de res, con verduras | 291 | 7,2 g | 29,9 g | 16 g |
| Empanada, pollo | 309 | 12,6 g | 27,4 g | 16,5 g |
| Empanada, pollo, con verduras | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa | 310 | 5,1 g | 33,2 g | 17,5 g |
| Pie, coconut custard, preparado comercialmente | 260 | 5,9 g | 30,2 g | 13,2 g |
| Waffles, llano, preparado a partir de receta | 291 | 7,9 g | 32,9 g | 14,1 g |
| Turnover o bolsillo caliente, jamón | 256 | 9,3 g | 27,8 g | 11,8 g |
| Cake, queso, preparado a partir de mezcla, tipo no-bake | 274 | 5,5 g | 35,5 g | 12,7 g |
| Pan de ajo, con queso fundido, comida rápida / restaurante | 339 | 11,4 g | 34,2 g | 17,3 g |
| Turnover o bolsillo caliente, NFS | 260 | 10,3 g | 27,9 g | 11,9 g |
| Turnover o bolsillo caliente, pizza bolsillo, carne | 260 | 10,3 g | 27,9 g | 11,9 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 291 kcal. 1 pequeño/individual (35 g): about 102 kcal. 1 ordinario/grande (130 g): about 378 kcal.
How much protein is in empanada?
Empanada contains 7,2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,5 g in 1 pequeño/individual (35 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other turnovers and other grain-based items, that is below the median (median 9,1 g).
How many carbs are in empanada?
Empanada has 29,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 2,8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in empanada?
Empanada contains 16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5,7 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does empanada contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (15% DV), Vitamina B12 (13% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and selenio (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in empanada?
100 g contains 446 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 2708709. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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