Calories in Chicken & Cheese Empanadas

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (228.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 779.8
  • Total Fat 49.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 27.0 g
  • Cholesterol 155.0 mg
  • Sodium 399.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 55.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.1 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 26.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1751.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 2.5 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 59.3 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 3.6 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

At 779.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (228.0g)), Chicken & Cheese Empanadas is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (49.0g, 57.7% of calories), including 27.0g of saturated fat. With 26.0g of protein per serving (52% DV), it's an excellent source of protein for muscle maintenance and recovery.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Chicken Breast Meat, Unsalted Butter (cream, Natural Flavoring), Cream Cheese (pasteurized Cultured Milk and Cream, Salt, Stabilizers [xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum]), Cherry Tomato Salsa (fire Roasted Tomatoes in Juice [fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid], Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Onion, Chipotle Peppers in Adobe Sauce [chipotle Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Tomatoes, Onions, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Soybean Oil, Spices], Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Dried Guajillo Chiles, Sugar, Canola Oil, Tomato Paste, Jalapeno Pepper, Cilantro, Kosher Salt, Dried Chipotle Chiles, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena [wine Vinegar, Concentrated and Cooked Grape Must, Caramel Color], Mesquite Smoked Sea Salt, Lime Juice Concentrate, Cumin Seeds), Onions, Olive Oil, Potatoes, Almonds, Cornstarch, Raisins, Manzanilla Olives (manzanilla Olives, Water, Salt, Lactic Acid), Cilantro, Parsley, Sea Salt, Capers (capers, Water, Vinegar, Salt), Spearmint, Jalapeno, Thyme, Bay Leaves.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Colours: Caramel Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chicken & Cheese Empanadas contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories779.8 kcal39%
Total Fat49.0 g63%
Saturated Fat27.0 g135%
Cholesterol155.0 mg52%
Sodium399.0 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate55.0 g20%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g7%
Protein26.0 g52% ✅
Vitamin C2.5 mg3%
Calcium59.3 mg5%
Iron3.6 mg20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chicken & Cheese Empanadas accounts for 39% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 57.7% of the calories.

Fat 57.7%
Carbs 28.8%
Fat 57.7% Carbs 28.8% Protein 13.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 779.8 calories in Chicken & Cheese Empanadas? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 59.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 134.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 85.3 min
HIIT 72.2 min
Hot Yoga 116.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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