Calories in Empanada, chicken, with vegetables
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Empanada, chicken, with vegetables contains 283 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 small/individual (35 g) provides about 99 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 42% 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 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 14% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 13% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 283 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol C | 17 mg | 6% |
| 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 | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.9 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 53 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.09 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 20.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 97 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 175 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.65 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 7 µg | 13% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein7.4 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)
- Fat15.1 gabove the median for turnovers and other grain-based items (median 11.9 g)
- Saturated fat5.2 gabove the median for 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 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 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 | 0.033 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 51 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 258 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 83 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 12 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 12 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 22 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 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 | 333 | 12.1 g | 27.4 g | 19.2 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pie, coconut custard, commercially prepared | 260 | 5.9 g | 30.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Samosa | 310 | 5.1 g | 33.2 g | 17.5 g |
| Turnover or hot pocket, ham | 256 | 9.3 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe | 291 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 14.1 g |
| Turnover or hot pocket, NFS | 260 | 10.3 g | 27.9 g | 11.9 g |
| Turnover or hot pocket, pizza pocket, meat | 260 | 10.3 g | 27.9 g | 11.9 g |
| Turnover or breakfast pocket, egg | 265 | 10 g | 30.9 g | 11.3 g |
| Cake, cheesecake, prepared from mix, no-bake type | 274 | 5.5 g | 35.5 g | 12.7 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 283 kcal. 1 small/individual (35 g): about 99 kcal. 1 regular/large (130 g): about 368 kcal.
How much protein is in empanada?
Empanada contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 small/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 15.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.2 g is saturated (26% 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) (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and selenium (13% 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 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 2708714. 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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