Calories in Hayacas, Puerto Rican style
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Hayacas, Puerto Rican style contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 hallaca, 5-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 1/2" (95 g) provides about 149 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for selenium, 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 37 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 176 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.4 g | |
| Protein C | 5.8 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 10.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 30.8 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.92 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 174 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.62 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 8.9 µg | 16% |
% 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 24%
- Fat 62%
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
- Protein5.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber1.1 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3.4 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat10.8 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium176 mgin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.064 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 127 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 202 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 86 µg |
| Retinol C | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 21 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 4 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey, stuffing, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no sauce | 159 | 7.1 g | 13.3 g | 8.7 g |
| Sausage and vegetables, excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, tomato-based sauce | 120 | 5.6 g | 6.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Salisbury steak with gravy | 149 | 7 g | 6.8 g | 10.5 g |
| Ham or pork with stuffing | 143 | 6.3 g | 10.4 g | 8.3 g |
| Sausage gravy | 180 | 6.8 g | 7.7 g | 13.6 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, macaroni n' cheese plate, from kid's menu | 192 | 6.5 g | 15.6 g | 11.5 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, macaroni n' cheese | 194 | 6.5 g | 15.6 g | 11.8 g |
| Ham stroganoff | 131 | 7.6 g | 5.2 g | 8.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hayacas?
100 g of hayacas has 157 kcal. 1 hallaca, 5-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 1/2" (95 g): about 149 kcal.
How much protein is in hayacas?
Hayacas contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 hallaca, 5-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 1/2" (95 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in hayacas?
Hayacas has 9.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 3.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hayacas?
Hayacas contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hayacas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (16% DV), Vitamin E (15% DV), Vitamin C (12% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hayacas?
100 g contains 176 mg of sodium, 8% 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 2708718. 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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