Calories in Puerto Rican pasteles
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Puerto Rican pasteles contains 213 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pastel, 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1/4" (149 g) provides about 317 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from carbohydrates and 13% 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 Vitamin K, 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 213 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.2 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 17 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 479 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 5.6 g | |
| Protein C | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 19.7 µg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 32 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.16 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 27.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.81 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 378 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.82 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 7.6 µg | 14% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 32%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars5.6 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat13.2 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium479 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.1 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 |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.67 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 137 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 180 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 80 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit with gravy | 224 | 6.2 g | 17 g | 14.7 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese and frankfurters or hot dogs | 209 | 6.2 g | 18.7 g | 12.2 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, macaroni n' cheese | 194 | 6.5 g | 15.6 g | 11.8 g |
| Pizza, cheese and vegetables, gluten-free thin crust | 223 | 7.2 g | 22.7 g | 11.6 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese | 233 | 10.7 g | 18.6 g | 12.8 g |
| Chili hot dog sandwich, on white bun | 223 | 9.9 g | 18.8 g | 12 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, macaroni n' cheese plate, from kid's menu | 192 | 6.5 g | 15.6 g | 11.5 g |
| Tuna salad sandwich on wheat | 217 | 10.5 g | 17.1 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 puerto Rican pasteles?
100 g of puerto Rican pasteles has 213 kcal. 1 pastel, 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1/4" (149 g): about 317 kcal.
How much protein is in puerto Rican pasteles?
Puerto Rican pasteles contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.5 g in 1 pastel, 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1/4" (149 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is below the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in puerto Rican pasteles?
Puerto Rican pasteles has 17.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 5.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in puerto Rican pasteles?
Puerto Rican pasteles contains 13.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does puerto Rican pasteles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (16% DV), Vitamin E (16% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV), selenium (14% DV) and Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in puerto Rican pasteles?
100 g contains 479 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2710141. 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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