ColombiaTraditional Dish
How Many Calories in Colombian Empanada?
230
calories per 1 empanada (90 g)
8g
Protein
28g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 empanada (90 g)
Amount per serving
Calories230
Total Fat10g
Total Carbohydrate28g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars1g
Protein8g
* Approximate nutritional data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Source
Calories by Serving Size
| Serving size | Calories |
|---|---|
| 1 small (60 g) | 153 |
| 1 medium (90 g) | 230 |
| 1 large (130 g) | 332 |
| 100 g | 256 |
Nutrition Tips for Colombian Empanada
- 1Colombian empanadas are made from corn dough (not wheat), making them naturally gluten-free.
- 2Typical filling is potato and beef or chicken — the protein helps balance the carb-heavy shell.
- 3Served with ají (Colombian hot sauce), which adds negligible calories but big flavor.
About Colombian Empanada
A staple street food across Colombia, empanadas are sold at every market, football game, and festival. The corn dough and potato-meat filling distinguish them from Argentine wheat-dough empanadas.
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