Food
Chicken empanada nutrition facts
A typical portion of chicken empanada (1 small/individual; 35 g, chicken) has 110 calories and 4g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 2 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 283 calories (with vegetables) to 309 (chicken).
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, chicken, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 12.6g
- more than 59% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 309
- more than 74% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 460mg
- more than 81% of reference foods
1 small/individual weighs 35 g in USDA's record for Empanada, chicken (FDC 2708713).
Where the calories come from: 36% carbohydrate, 48% fat and 16% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Every form of chicken empanada USDA describes
Chicken has the most calories per 100 g (309); the fewest: With vegetables (283)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empanada, chicken | 309 | 12.6 g | 16.5 g | 460 mg |
| Empanada, chicken, with vegetables | 283 | 7.4 g | 15.1 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 | 4.40 g | 12.6 g | 9% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.76 g | 16.5 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.61 g | 27.4 g | 3% |
| Energy | 108 kcal | 309 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 14.8 g | 42.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.73 g | 2.10 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.56 g | 1.60 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 14.7 mg | 42.0 mg | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.97 g | 5.63 g | 10% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.55 g | 7.29 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.74 g | 2.12 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 16.1 mg | 46.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.54 mg | 1.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 20.0 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P | 46.5 mg | 133 mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K | 64.8 mg | 185 mg | 1% |
| Sodium, Na | 161 mg | 460 mg | 7% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.30 mg | 0.85 mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.029 mg | 0.082 mg | 3% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.45 µg | 12.7 µg | 8% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 4.90 µg | 14.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.90 µg | 14.0 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.12 mg | 0.34 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.70 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.46 mg | 1.30 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin | 0.061 mg | 0.17 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.051 mg | 0.15 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1.40 mg | 3.99 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.090 mg | 0.26 mg | 5% |
| Folate, total | 11.6 µg | 33.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.052 µg | 0.15 µg | 2% |
| Choline, total | 12.6 mg | 36.1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.68 µg | 4.80 µg | 1% |
| Folic acid | 7.70 µg | 22.0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 3.85 µg | 11.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 17.1 µg | 49.0 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 | 0.0053 g | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.012 g | 0.035 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.016 g | 0.046 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.094 g | 0.27 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.15 g | 3.29 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.63 g | 1.80 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.42 g | 6.92 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.68 g | 1.93 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.032 g | 0.091 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.013 g | 0.037 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00070 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g | 0.34 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.029 g | 0.083 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00070 g | 0.0020 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 2708713: 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 chicken empanada?
110 in 1 small/individual (35 g) of chicken; 283 to 309 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in chicken empanada?
4g in 1 small/individual; 12.6 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in chicken empanada?
160mg in 1 small/individual; 460 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