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Empanadas 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Empanadas 2 Recipe

Empanadas 2 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 3.6g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 24, for Empanadas 2, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat71%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A517.8 IU10.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol117.8 mcg
Vitamin C2.2 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D17.8 IU4.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.2 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate17.8 mcg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B122.2 mcg37%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium111.1 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Iron2.2 mg12.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium17.8 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus171.1 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Potassium211.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium123.8 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.2 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.1 mcg15.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.89 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.1 g26.2%Top 30%High
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 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.4 g34.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat11.1 g55.6%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat8.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128 Calories from Fat 91

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.1 g 15.5%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 44.3 mg 14.8%

Sodium 55.7 mg 2.3%

Total Carbohydrates 3.6 g 1.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 5.9 g 11.8%

Vitamin A 4.7% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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