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How Many Calories Are in an Empanada?

Two factors decide an empanada's calorie count: filling and cooking method. A baked beef empanada usually lands around 220 calories. The same empanada deep-fried can hit 300+. The dough by itself is 130-150 calories before any filling.

Baked beef empanada

220-260 cal

Fried beef empanada

280-320 cal

Chicken empanada

200-240 cal

Cheese empanada

240-290 cal

How Many Calories Are in an Empanada?

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