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Easy Empanada - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Empanada Recipe

Easy Empanada Recipe has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 5.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 4.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 51, for Easy Empanada Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A504.5 IU10.1%Top 10%Very High
Retinol60.2 mcg
Vitamin C6.8 mg11.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D30.7 IU7.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate33 mcg8.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid4.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.4%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31.8 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium11.4 mg2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus95.5 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium181.8 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium70.5 mg2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.5 mcg17.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.6 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.2 g
Glucose1.1 mg
Fructose1.1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.6 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.9 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 141 mg 47%

Sodium 62 mg 2.6%

Total Carbohydrates 5.8 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 4.9 g 9.8%

Vitamin A 8.9% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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