Cuban Empanadas
Cuban empanadas offer a flavorful snack rich in protein, perfect for a satisfying and nourishing bite. They provide notable amounts of iron and zinc, essential minerals supporting energy and immune function. While containing moderate fat levels, these fats help create a creamy, satisfying texture. They also deliver a modest amount of fiber and B vitamins, important for metabolic health.
Macro Impact
A Serving (122 g) of Cuban Empanadas contains 353 calories, 11 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates, and 22 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 353 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace63 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace90 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort46 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort34 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace45 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)32 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (122 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates24 / 313 g(8%)
- Dietary Fiber1 / 38 g(3%)
- Soluble Fiber0.3 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.7 g
- Total Sugars1 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat22 / 83 g(27%)
- Saturated Fat9 / 25 g(36%)
- Trans Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Cholesterol60 / 300 mg(20%)
- Omega-30.05 g
- Omega-61.5 g
- Omega-910 g
- Oleic Acid9 g
- Capric Acid0.1 g
- Erucic Acid0.3 g
- Lauric Acid0.2 g
- Stearic Acid1.4 g
- Caprylic Acid0.1 g
- Linoleic Acid1.4 g
- Myristic Acid1.1 g
- Palmitic Acid2.7 g
- Linolenic Acid0.01 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.7 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.12 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.05 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.01 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.05 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.01 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.01 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.05 g
Protein
- Protein11 / 56 g(20%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.79 g
- Serine0.52 g
- Valine0.61 g
- Alanine0.7 g
- Cystine0.09 g
- Cysteine0.17 g
- Proline0.7 g
- Taurine15 mg
- Arginine0.79 g
- Histidine0.31 g
- Threonine0.39 g
- Isoleucine0.52 g
- Methionine0.26 g
- Tryptophan0.16 g
- Glutamic Acid1.6 g
- Aspartic Acid1.1 g
- Phenylalanine0.52 g
- Glycine0.61 g
- Leucine0.87 g
- Tyrosine0.35 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A20 / 900 ug(2%)
- Vitamin C2 / 90 mg(2%)
- Vitamin D0.1 / 15 ug(1%)
- Vitamin E0.5 / 15 mg(3%)
- Vitamin K5 / 120 ug(4%)
- Vitamin B60.2 / 1.3 mg(15%)
- Vitamin B121.2 / 2.4 ug(50%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.2 / 1.2 mg(17%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.2 / 1.3 mg(15%)
- Niacin (B3)3 / 16 mg(19%)
- Folate50 / 400 ug(12%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 / 5 mg(10%)
- Biotin5 / 30 ug(17%)
- Choline40 / 550 mg(7%)
Minerals
- Calcium20 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron2.5 / 8 mg(31%)
- Magnesium20 / 420 mg(5%)
- Phosphorus150 / 700 mg(21%)
- Potassium250 / 3,400 mg(7%)
- Sodium456 / 2,300 mg(20%)
- Zinc3 / 11 mg(27%)
- Copper0.2 / 0.9 mg(22%)
- Manganese0.3 / 2.3 mg(13%)
- Selenium25 / 55 ug(45%)
- Iodine10 / 150 ug(7%)
- Chromium5 / 35 ug(14%)
- Molybdenum10 / 45 ug(22%)
- Chloride684 / 2,300 mg(30%)
Other
- Water40 / 3,700 g(1%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

