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Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas Recipe

Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 4.4g 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 11.8 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. It's low 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A667.8 IU13.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol17.8 mcg
Vitamin C18.6 mg31.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D11.9 IU3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.2 mg21.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate18.6 mcg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium26.3 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium20.3 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus132.2 mg13.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium263.6 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Sodium205.3 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.7 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.6 mcg19.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.7 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.7 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.6 g 8.6%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 71.2 mg 23.7%

Sodium 242.2 mg 10.1%

Total Carbohydrates 4.4 g 1.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 11.8 g 23.6%

Vitamin A 15.8% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 3.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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