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Nutritional Profile of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 33.5 g | 9.5 g | 93 | 753 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.6 g | 453.6 mg | 72 | 240 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 5.2 g | 1.5 g | 23 | 1157 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.2 g | 1.5 g | 33 | 917 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.4 g | 972.4 mg | 25 | 809 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.1 g | 864.7 mg | 39 | 1200 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 12.7 g | 3.6 g | 30 | 654 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 66 | 709 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 71 | 1126 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.7 g | 493.3 mg | 37 | 1065 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 25 | 651 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 33 | 892 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 117 mg | 33.2 mg | 33 | 866 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 34 | 455 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 13 | 419 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 20 | 278 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 3.2 g | 895.8 mg | 26 | 772 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 249 mg | 70.6 mg | 33 | 707 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 59 | 660 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 69 µg | 19.6 µg | 70 | 386 |
| Folate, food | 14 µg | 4 µg | 57 | 275 |
| Folate, total | 47 µg | 13.3 µg | 63 | 337 |
| Folic Acid | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 53 | 233 |
| Niacin | 3.3 mg | 924.2 µg | 71 | 1038 |
| Riboflavin | 233 µg | 66.1 µg | 58 | 578 |
| Thiamin | 231 µg | 65.5 µg | 101 | 653 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.05 µg | 32 | 714 |
| Vitamin B6 | 125 µg | 35.4 µg | 98 | 856 |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 18 | 573 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 22 | 462 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 950 µg | 269.3 µg | 37 | 548 |
| beta-Carotene | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 65 | 1144 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 30 | 184 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 79 | 958 |
| Phylloquinone | 7.4 µg | 2.1 µg | 37 | 848 |
| Retinol | 14 µg | 4 µg | 46 | 467 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 52 | 697 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 11 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 40 | 490 |
| Copper, Cu | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 121 | 739 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 mg | 615.2 µg | 81 | 704 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 96 | 342 |
| Phosphorus, P | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 94 | 546 |
| Potassium, K | 198 mg | 56.1 mg | 81 | 700 |
| Selenium, Se | 17.9 µg | 5.1 µg | 69 | 512 |
| Sodium, Na | 458 mg | 129.8 mg | 26 | 691 |
| Zinc, Zn | 670 µg | 189.9 µg | 128 | 852 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 16 | 329 |
| Choline | 43.3 mg | 12.3 mg | 21 | 724 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 42.3 g | 12 g | 188 | 1785 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 285 kcal | 80.8 kcal | 65 | 403 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Empanada (Filled With Chicken & Vegetables, Mexican Turnover)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Small/appetizer | 81.0 g | 2.9 oz |
| 1 Empanada | 222.0 g | 7.8 oz |
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