Calories
260 kcal
13% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
10 g
20% RDI
Fat
12 g
3g sat fat
Carbs
25 g
9% RDI
Sugar
1.5 g
3% RDI
Fiber
1.5 g
5% RDI
Salt
1.5 g
30% RDI
Baked Chicken Empanada
Baked Chicken Empanada is a savory folded pastry widely found in Latin American and Spanish cuisines, typically filled with seasoned shredded chicken and baked or fried until golden. It’s commonly enjoyed as a snack, street food or light meal and is known for its portable, hand-held format. Nutritionally, it provides a modest amount of protein (10g per 100g) alongside fats from the pastry; compared with vegetable-forward snacks it tends to be lower in fiber and plant antioxidants. From a health perspective, it offers reasonable protein quality and a fairly favorable fat profile for a pastry, but choosing versions with whole-grain pastry, more vegetables in the filling, or lower sodium can make it a noticeably healthier option.
Ultra-processed · ~1.60€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
D+
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
D+ · 4.8 / 10
Healthy alternatives
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Baked Chicken Empanada healthy?
Baked Chicken Empanada is rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Baked Chicken Empanada?
Baked Chicken Empanada is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.
Q.02What are the macros in Baked Chicken Empanada?
100g of Baked Chicken Empanada contains 260 kcal, 10g protein, 25g carbohydrates, 12g fat, and 1.5g fiber.
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