Empanadas

in Pastries Barcode 0897806001313
Very good nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Empanadas provides 254 kcal per 100 g, with 1.4 g of sugars and 15.5 g of protein. That is 95% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pastries category. Contains: gluten, mustard.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.4 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
1.4 g · Low
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 empanada (71 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 254 kcal 180 kcal 388 −35%
Total fat 1.4 g 1 g 1% 17.8 −92%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 7.5 −100%
Carbohydrates 32.4 g 23 g 8% 51 −37%
Total sugars 1.4 g 1 g 25.8 −95%
Dietary fiber 2.8 g 2 g 7% 2.3 +23%
Protein 15.5 g 11 g 22% 5.7 +174%
Salt 0.7 g 0.5 g 0.6 +5%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4264 Pastries products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other pastries

Calories lower 8%
Sugars lower 3%
Salt higher 44%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 1%
Fiber top 25%

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

Ingredients

Chicken breast; onions; black beans (beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, ferrous gluconate); bbq sauce(high fructose corn syrup, vinegar, tomato paste, water, molasses, apple cider vinegar, modified cornstarch, salt, less 2% of hickory smoke flavor, mustard flour, dried garlic, potassium sorbate, dried onions, paprika, caramel color);chicken broth, low sodium; fresh garlic; paprika (less than 2% silicon dioxide); cumin; salt; black pepper. dough: unbleached, unbromated wheat flour (malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid); filtered water; vegetable shortening; salt. painted with egg wash.

May contain palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMustard

Additives 2

Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 empanada (71 g)
Labels & certifications
Low or no SodiumLow Sodium
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0897806001313

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Empanadas?

Empanadas contains 254 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (1 empanada (71 g)).

How much sugar is in Empanadas?

Empanadas has 1.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Empanadas healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 Empanadas vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Empanadas contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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