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Sweet Potato Empanadas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet Potato Empanadas Recipe

Sweet Potato Empanadas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 56.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.1 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Sweet Potato Empanadas has been given a composite ranking of 20, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.56 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol166.7 mcg
Vitamin C7.8 mg13%Top 30%High
Vitamin D15 IU3.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate46.1 mcg11.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41.7 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.3 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus85 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium485 mg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium182.1 mg7.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.56 mg27.8%Top 30%High
Selenium7.8 mcg11.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.4 g10.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.8%Top 30%High
Sugars0.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.1 g10.1%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 Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.9 g27.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat11.1 g55.6%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 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 549 Calories from Fat 291

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32.3 g 49.7%

Saturated Fat 20 g 100%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 112.2 mg 37.4%

Sodium 327.8 mg 13.7%

Total Carbohydrates 56.5 g 18.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 9.1 g 18.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 7.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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