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Homemade Chicken Empanadas - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Homemade Chicken Empanadas

Homemade Chicken Empanadas has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 24.69g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 15.87 gms of protein, it is high 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 7, for Homemade Chicken Empanadas, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium213.4 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.7 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14.1%Top 30%High
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.9 g31.7%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.3 g19%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.1 g35.3%Top 30%High

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 84 mg 28%

Sodium 121 mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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