Green chile chicken tamales
Green chile chicken tamales by Tuscon Tamale provides 173 kcal per 100 g, with 1.3 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 70% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category. Contains: chicken.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (150 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal | 260 kcal | 187 −7% | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 15 g | 19% | 8.2 +22% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 2.9 −65% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 25.1 g | 9% | 20.1 −17% |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | 2 g | 4.4 −70% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 3 g | 11% | 1.7 +18% |
| Protein | 6 g | 9 g | 18% | 7.9 −24% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.4 g | 1 −11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9794 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 14% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.3 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 1 g per 100 g, 5% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Masa (water, organic ground corn flour, expeller-pressed canola oil, sea salt, baking powder (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch), organic vegetable base (organic carrot, organic tomato, organic onion, organic potato, organic garlic, organic dextrose, organic raw cane sugar, organic canola oil, organic spices, organic turmeric), filling (chicken, vine-ripened tomato (salt, citric acid, calcium chloride), green chile, onion, sea salt, spice).
- Allergens
- Chicken
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 portion (150 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0853437002020
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Green chile chicken tamales?
Green chile chicken tamales contains 173 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (1 portion (150 g)).
How much sugar is in Green chile chicken tamales?
Green chile chicken tamales has 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Green chile chicken tamales healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Green chile chicken tamales vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Green chile chicken tamales contain?
According to the label data it contains: Chicken. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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