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Beef empanada

Beef empanada packs 335 kcal into 100 g (3.5 oz), so a typical 90 g (3 oz) serving already adds up to about 302 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Beef empanada, restaurant

  • 335 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 11.3 gProtein per 100 g
  • 2 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving provides about 302 kcal, 10.2 g of protein, and 1.8 g of fiber.

Values for beef empanada per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 90 g (3 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (90 g (3 oz))
Calories335 kcal302 kcal
Protein11.3 g10.2 g
Carbohydrates31.2 g28.1 g
of which sugars1.8 g1.7 g
Fiber2 g1.8 g
Fat18.4 g16.6 g
of which saturated5.2 g4.6 g
Water37.5 g33.8 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) − 1 (high energy density: 335 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 3.4 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 37.5 g of water, under 70) = 0; raised to the minimum of 1.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High energy density
It has more than 300 kcal per 100 g: a lot of energy in a small volume, so it is less filling per calorie. That does not make it a bad food; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs.
May worsen nausea
It is a fatty or fried food. Fatty meals are digested more slowly and often make nausea and heaviness worse, especially in the weeks when your body is adjusting to a GLP-1 medication. This is an editorial judgment, not a ban.

Frequently asked questions about beef empanada

How much protein is in a 90 g (3 oz) serving of beef empanada?

100 g (3.5 oz) of beef empanada has 11.3 g of protein. A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving has about 10.2 g of protein. That is 3.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does a 90 g (3 oz) serving of beef empanada have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of beef empanada has 335 kcal. A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving has about 302 kcal. That is a high energy density.

Does beef empanada have fiber?

100 g (3.5 oz) of beef empanada has 2 g of fiber. A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving has about 1.8 g of fiber.

Is beef empanada filling?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) − 1 (high energy density: 335 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 3.4 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 37.5 g of water, under 70) = 0; raised to the minimum of 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does beef empanada sit with nausea from a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about beef empanada on a GLP-1 medication. “High energy density”: a lot of energy in a small volume; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs. “May worsen nausea”: a fatty or fried food; fatty meals are digested more slowly and can make nausea and heaviness worse. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of beef empanada?

We use 90 g (3 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 302 kcal, 10.2 g of protein, and 1.8 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Restaurant, Latino, empanadas, beef, prepared (FDC ID 167660). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .