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Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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23%
462 kcal Calories
16%
8.0 g Protein
18%
48.6 g Carbs
34%
26.2 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 14/100

How many beneficial nutrients Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin K22% Selenium19% Calcium17% Manganese17% Protein16% Phosphorus13% Niacin (B3)12% Riboflavin (B2)11% Iron10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate48.6 g
18%
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
5%
Starch32.4 g
Total Sugars12.2 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat26.2 g
34%
Saturated Fat6.8 g
34%
Monounsaturated Fat9.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.1 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids677.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids6,301.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein8.0 g
16%
Histidine190.0 mg
Isoleucine311.0 mg
Leucine632.0 mg
Lysine332.0 mg
Methionine162.0 mg
Phenylalanine381.0 mg
Threonine251.0 mg
Tryptophan91.0 mg
Valine385.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)~
Vitamin C~
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E1.0 mg
7%
Vitamin K25.8 mcg
22%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
11%
Niacin (B3)2.0 mg
12%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
4%
Folate (B9)~
Vitamin B12~
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.3 mg
7%
Choline43.8 mg
8%
Betaine15.9 mg
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium215.0 mg
17%
Iron1.8 mg
10%
Magnesium19.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus157.0 mg
13%
Potassium104.0 mg
2%
Sodium418.0 mg
18%
Zinc0.9 mg
8%
Copper0.0 mg
5%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium10.7 mcg
19%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol~
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.9 g

About Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread)

Buñuelos are a beloved fried dough treat across Latin America and Spain, especially around the holidays: rounds or twists of yeast dough deep-fried until golden and crisp, then finished with sugar, cinnamon, or a drizzle of syrup. Crunchy on the outside and tender within, they're festive, indulgent, and meant to be enjoyed.

There's no getting around the fact that this is a dessert: at about 462 calories per 100 grams, buñuelos are one of the richest items in this group. Frying drives the fat to roughly 26 grams per 100 grams, while the dough and sweet finish push carbohydrate near 49 grams, including around 12 grams of sugar. Protein is modest at about 8 grams, fiber is low near 1.5 grams, and sodium sits around 418 milligrams per 100 grams.

Buñuelos are a celebration food, best enjoyed fresh and in a small portion as the occasional treat they're meant to be. Because both the frying and the sugar coating add up quickly, a piece or two with coffee is plenty — savoring them as part of a festive meal rather than an everyday snack is the way to go.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread)?

There are 462 calories in 100 g of Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread), or about 323 calories in 1 piece (70 g).

How much protein is in Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread)?

Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) contains 8.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread)?

Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) has 48.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread)?

Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) provides 26.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) a good source of?

Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread) is an excellent source of Vitamin K (22% DV) and a good source of Selenium, Calcium, Manganese, Protein, Phosphorus and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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