Cubano Empanada

in Frozen foods Barcode 0016741000308
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cubano Empanada provides 294 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 12.6 g of protein. That is 81% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
16.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
9.2 g · High
Sugars
0.8 g · Low
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4.2 onz (119 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 294 kcal 350 kcal 187 +58%
Total fat 16.8 g 20 g 26% 8.2 +105%
Saturated fat 9.2 g 11 g 55% 2.9 +220%
Carbohydrates 24.4 g 29 g 11% 20.1 +21%
Total sugars 0.8 g 1 g 4.4 −81%
Added sugarsUSDA 0.8 g 1 g 2% 6.1 −87%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 2 g 7% 1.7
Protein 12.6 g 15 g 30% 7.9 +59%
Salt 1.1 g 1.3 g 1 +6%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9795 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
17% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
0.8 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories higher 11%
Sugars lower 21%
Salt higher 33%
Saturated fat higher 5%
Protein top 16%
Fiber top 36%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Filling: swiss cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, vegetable enzymes), sweet earth harmless ham (water, vital wheat gluten, onions, natural vegan pork flavor, natural hickory smoke, maple syrup*, apple cider vinegar, non-gmo expeller

VeganVegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Product details

Serving size
4.2 onz (119 g)
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVegan
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0016741000308

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cubano Empanada?

Cubano Empanada contains 294 kcal per 100 g and about 350 kcal per serving (4.2 onz (119 g)).

How much sugar is in Cubano Empanada?

Cubano Empanada has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cubano Empanada healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Cubano Empanada vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

What allergens does Cubano Empanada contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated November 14, 2021. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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