Empanadas Argentinas 1 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.
The food contains 58g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 38 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 24 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 47, for Empanadas Argentinas 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 21 IU | 0.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 393 mg | 39.3% | ||
Iron | 24 mg | 133.3% | ||
Potassium | 2000 mg | 57.1% | ||
Sodium | 1000 mg | 41.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 58 g | 19.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 21 g | 84% | ||
Sugars | 10 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 38 g | 76% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 25 g | 38.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 Calories from Fat 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25 g 38.5%
Saturated Fat 9 g 45%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 228 mg 76%
Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%
Total Carbohydrates 58 g 19.3%
Dietary Fiber 21 g84%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 38 g 76%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 39.3% Iron 133.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 618
Protein 23 g | Carbs 83 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 531
Protein 3 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 56 g
Per Serving | Calories 61
Protein 2 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 497
Protein 37 g | Carbs 40 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 1502
Protein 63 g | Carbs 46 g | Fat 120 g
Per Serving | Calories 529
Protein 37 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 35 g
Per Serving | Calories 890
Protein 72 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 56 g