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Chicken & Green Chile Tamales
Tamales
Chicken & Green Chile Tamales by Trader Joe's provides 176 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 8.2 g of protein. That is 41% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Tamales category and comes in a 18 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 2 Tamales (170 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 300 kcal | 180 | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 15 g | 19% | 7.9 +11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 1.1 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9 g | 27 g | 10% | 18.5 −14% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 1 g | 1 −41% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 2 g | 7% | 2 −41% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 14 g | 28% | 9.1 −9% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 2.2 g | 1.3 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3 Tamales products on Foodmetria.
Ingredients
TOMATILLOS, WATER, CORN FLOUR, COOKED CHICKEN MEAT, CANOLA OIL, CHICKEN NATURAL JUICES, ONION, CILANTRO, SERRANO CHILES, SALT, GARLIC, BAKING POWDER (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, SALT), EPAZOTE, CUMIN.
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 18 oz
- Serving size
- 1 2 Tamales (170 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00535724
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken & Green Chile Tamales?
Chicken & Green Chile Tamales contains 176 kcal per 100 g and about 300 kcal per serving (1 2 Tamales (170 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken & Green Chile Tamales?
Chicken & Green Chile Tamales has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken & Green Chile Tamales healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chicken & Green Chile Tamales vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 6, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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