Energy
upper quarter333 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 265 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 233–309 kcal
Based on 17 records reporting energy.
Snacks & dessertshigher variability
Empanada, beef calories: 350 per 105 g
This exact USDA record reports 350 calories for 105 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 105 g
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 12.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 28.8 g
- Total fat
- 20.2 g
- Fiber
- 1.7 g
- Sodium
- 482 mg
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Estimated for 105 g
350calories
Empanada, beef
- Protein
- 12.7 g
- Carbs
- 28.8 g
- Fat
- 20.2 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 350 calories for USDA reference amount at 105 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 333 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 12.7 g protein, 1.7 g fiber, and 482 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked, representing 44.8% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 6 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 small/individual answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 117–433 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708711: “Empanada, beef.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708711, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 small/individual” through “1 regular/large” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small/individualUSDA-listed household measure | 35 g | 117 kcal | 4.2 g | 0.6 g | 161 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 105 g | 350 kcal | 12.7 g | 1.7 g | 482 mg |
| 1 regular/largeUSDA-listed household measure | 130 g | 433 kcal | 15.7 g | 2.1 g | 597 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Turnovers and other grain-based items
The comparison set contains 17 exact records in the Turnovers and other grain-based items USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708711’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter12.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 10 g
- Middle 50%
- 7.6–10.7 g
Based on 17 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 1–1.6 g
Based on 17 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half459 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 459 mg
- Middle 50%
- 446–483 mg
Based on 17 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708711’s 105 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron2 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber1.7 g
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat7.3 g
≈ 36% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium482 mg
≈ 21% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Empanada, beef,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708712 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 small/individual to 1 regular/large
USDA assigns those measures 35 g and 130 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 117 kcal to 433 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708712
At an equal 100 g, this record has 4.9 g more protein than “Empanada, beef, with vegetables.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked supplies 44.8% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “beef” fits. Inspect FDC 2708712 when “beef; with vegetables” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Empanada, beef
- Exact source wording
- “Empanada, beef”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708711 · FNDDS 58116117
- Named qualifiers
- beef
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Empanada, beef, with vegetables
- Exact source wording
- “Empanada, beef, with vegetables”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708712 · FNDDS 58116120
- Named qualifiers
- beef · with vegetables
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Tomatoes as ingredient in omelet · Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “beef”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordEmpanada, beef | 105 g350 kcal | 333 kcal | 12.1 g | 19.2 g | 1.6 g | 459 mg |
| Empanada, beef, with vegetables | 105 g306 kcal | 291 kcal | 7.2 g | 16 g | 2 g | 446 mg |
| Empanada, chicken | 105 g324 kcal | 309 kcal | 12.6 g | 16.5 g | 1.6 g | 460 mg |
| Empanada, chicken, with vegetables | 105 g297 kcal | 283 kcal | 7.4 g | 15.1 g | 2 g | 446 mg |
| Turnover or hot pocket, beef | 105 g245 kcal | 233 kcal | 10.4 g | 10.2 g | 1.3 g | 455 mg |
| Pastry, egg and cheese filled | 100 g349 kcal | 349 kcal | 8.4 g | 15.7 g | 1.6 g | 216 mg |
| Cheese quiche, meatless | 113 g412 kcal | 365 kcal | 11.9 g | 29.2 g | 0.8 g | 361 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708711: its source amount is 105 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708711, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 small/individual
117 kcal
35 g
1 regular/large
433 kcal
130 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708711, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
7.3 g≈ 36% Daily ValueTotal fat
20.2 g≈ 26% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708711’s 105 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708711 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 12.7 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708711 at 105 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 482 mg sodium, about 21% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 105 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal 333 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 12.7 g 12.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 28.8 g 27.4 g | 10% 10% |
| Total fat | 20.2 g 19.2 g | 26% 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g 1.6 g | 6% 6% |
| Sugars | 2.2 g 2.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 482 mg 459 mg | 21% 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.3 g 6.9 g | 36% 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9 g 8.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 1.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 32.6 mg 31 mg | 11% 10% |
| Potassium | 196.4 mg 187 mg | 4% 4% |
| Calcium | 52.5 mg 50 mg | 4% 4% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg 2 mg | 12% 11% |
| Magnesium | 18.9 mg 18 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg 1.3 mg | 2% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 12.6 µg 12 µg | 1% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 41.6 g 39.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708711, approximate percentages divide the displayed 105 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708711 to 6 source inputs totaling 100.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Empanada, beef” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked, Beef as ingredient in recipes, Beverages, water, tap, drinking. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, bakedUSDA ingredient 18335 · encyclopedia page available | 45 GM | 45 g | 44.8% |
| 2 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 10% |
| 3 | Cheese and Queso as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99991410 · encyclopedia page available | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
| 4 | Potatoes, baked, flesh, without saltUSDA ingredient 11363 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 10% |
| 5 | Beef as ingredient in recipesUSDA ingredient 99992100 · encyclopedia page available | 30 GM | 30 g | 29.9% |
| 6 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 GM | 0.5 g | 0.5% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708711, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Turnovers and other grain-based items” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Empanada, beef
- USDA category
- Turnovers and other grain-based items
- FDC ID
- 2708711
- FNDDS code
- 58116117
Closest inspectable record
Empanada, beef, with vegetables
- USDA category
- Turnovers and other grain-based items
- FDC ID
- 2708712
- FNDDS code
- 58116120
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 291 kcal | +42 kcal |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 7.2 g | +4.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 29.9 g | −2.5 g |
| Total fat | 19.2 g | 16 g | +3.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 2 g | −0.4 g |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 446 mg | +13 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 42 more calories, 4.9 g more protein, and 3.2 g more total fat than “Empanada, beef, with vegetables.”
Only the comparison record lists Tomatoes as ingredient in omelet; Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Cheese and Queso as ingredient; Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt; and 2 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Tomatoes as ingredient in omelet; Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 105 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small/individual (35 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 105 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small/individual (35 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708711 with FDC 2708712 at equal mass; use their 105 g and 105 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708711 versus FDC 2708712 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full turnovers and other grain-based items source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Empanada, beef” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708711 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with piece or portion size, recipe or brand, fillings or frosting, added fats and sugars.
For “Empanada, beef,” resolve piece or portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
piece or portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
fillings or frosting
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
added fats and sugars
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708711 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 333 kcal per 100 g becomes 350 kcal at 105 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708711
FNDDS food code: 58116117
The scaling for FDC 2708711 can be exact while the match to “Empanada, beef” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 105 g weight, 6-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.