Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables
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Small/appetizer81 g
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Empanada222 g

Calories in 1 small/appetizer (81 g)
271.4 calories, 134.1 from fat
 
Carbs
25.3 g
 
Proteins
9.2 g
 
Fat
14.9 g
 
Sat. Fat
4.2 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables have high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.12 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (7.7%/cal) - a good source of Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders) and Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process).
  • Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables contain a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.02%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (23% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (26% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.4 cal/g)
High
Density
(7.7 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.5 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
18%
Protein
8%
Carbs
7%
Fiber
23%
Fat
21%
Saturated Fat
7%
Cholesterol
14%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

Important for the stimulation of antibodies; Stimulates the creation of antioxidants.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Empanada, Mexican turnover, filled with meat and vegetables

Serving Size: small/appetizer (81g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 271.4 cal
Calories from Fat 134.1 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 14.9 g 22.9%
Saturated Fat 4.2 g 20.9%
Cholesterol 21.1 mg 7%
Sodium 342.6 mg 14.3%
Total Carbohydrate 25.3 g 8.4%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 6.5%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 9.2 g 18.3%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 48.6 IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg 10.3%
Vitamin C 0.6 mg 0.9%
Vitamin D 0.2 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 4.9 mcg 6.2%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 16.2 mg 1.6%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 3.9%
Iron (Fe) 2.2 mg 12.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 17 mg 4.3%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 153.9 mg 4.4%
Phosphorus (P) 83.4 mg 8.3%
Selenium (Se) 20.1 mcg 28.7%
Zinc (Zn) 1.5 mg 10%