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Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce
Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce by Hormel provides 89 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 2.8 g of protein. That is 91% 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 Undefined category and comes in a 213 g pack. Contains: beef.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 Tamales (213 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 190 kcal | 250 −64% | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 9 g | 12% | 13.7 −69% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 7.8 −79% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.3 g | 22 g | 8% | 22.9 −55% |
| Total sugars | 0.9 g | 2 g | 10.4 −91% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 4.8 −80% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6 g | 12% | 11.6 −76% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 2.5 g | 0.7 +77% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8764 Undefined products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 0.9 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
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 undefined
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WATER, BEEF, TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), CORN MEAL, CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID), MASA FLOUR (GROUND YELLOW CORN, TRACE OF LIME), SALT, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, FLAVORING), PAPRIKA, SPICE.
- Allergens
- Beef
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 213 g
- Serving size
- 3 Tamales (213 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0037600216296
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce?
Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce contains 89 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (3 Tamales (213 g)).
How much sugar is in Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce?
Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce 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 Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hormel Tamales Beef in Chili Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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