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Beef empanada nutrition facts
A typical portion of beef empanada (1 small/individual; 35 g, beef) has 120 calories and 4g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 2 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 291 calories (with vegetables) to 333 (beef).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Empanada, beef, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 12.1g
- more than 58% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 333
- more than 77% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 459mg
- more than 81% of reference foods
1 small/individual weighs 35 g in USDA's record for Empanada, beef (FDC 2708711).
Where the calories come from: 33% carbohydrate, 52% fat and 15% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B120.3 µg in 1 small/individual (35 g), 12% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2708711), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of beef empanada USDA describes
Beef has the most calories per 100 g (333); the fewest: With vegetables (291)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empanada, beef | 333 | 12.1 g | 19.2 g | 459 mg |
| Empanada, beef, with vegetables | 291 | 7.2 g | 16 g | 446 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 small/individual (35 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4.23 g | 12.1 g | 8% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.72 g | 19.2 g | 9% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.61 g | 27.4 g | 3% |
| Energy | 117 kcal | 333 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 13.9 g | 39.6 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.73 g | 2.10 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.56 g | 1.60 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 10.8 mg | 31.0 mg | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.42 g | 6.92 g | 12% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.00 g | 8.58 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.64 g | 1.82 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 17.5 mg | 50.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.71 mg | 2.04 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.30 mg | 18.0 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P | 43.8 mg | 125 mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K | 65.5 mg | 187 mg | 1% |
| Sodium, Na | 161 mg | 459 mg | 7% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.81 mg | 2.30 mg | 7% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.032 mg | 0.091 mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.96 µg | 11.3 µg | 7% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 4.20 µg | 12.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.20 µg | 12.0 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.11 mg | 0.32 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.46 mg | 1.30 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin | 0.057 mg | 0.16 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.051 mg | 0.14 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1.15 mg | 3.28 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.063 mg | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Folate, total | 12.3 µg | 35.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.29 µg | 0.82 µg | 12% |
| Choline, total | 11.9 mg | 33.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.44 µg | 4.10 µg | 1% |
| Folic acid | 7.70 µg | 22.0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 4.55 µg | 13.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 17.5 µg | 50.0 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.013 g | 0.038 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0070 g | 0.020 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0049 g | 0.014 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.012 g | 0.035 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.017 g | 0.049 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.14 g | 0.40 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.36 g | 3.90 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.80 g | 2.27 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.83 g | 8.08 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.58 g | 1.66 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.033 g | 0.093 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0084 g | 0.024 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.14 g | 0.40 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.030 g | 0.085 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00035 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0010 g | 0.0030 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2708711: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in beef empanada?
120 in 1 small/individual (35 g) of beef; 291 to 333 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in beef empanada?
4g in 1 small/individual; 12.1 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in beef empanada?
160mg in 1 small/individual; 459 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov