Pork Tamales
Pork Tamales by Circle Foods provides 131 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 6.4 g of protein. That is 89% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category and comes in a 142 g pack. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 142g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 131 kcal | 186 kcal | 187 −30% | |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 9.1 g | 12% | 8.2 −22% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 3.2 g | 16% | 2.9 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.9 g | 16.9 g | 6% | 20.1 −41% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.7 g | 4.4 −89% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1.4 g | 5% | 1.7 −41% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 9.1 g | 18% | 7.9 −19% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg 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 frozen foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
MASA: WATER, STONE GROUND CORN (CORN, LIME), LARD, SALT, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN BROTH, HYDROXIPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, CORN OIL, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA. FILLING: PORK (PORK, SALT), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENOS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT),
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 142 g
- Serving size
- 142g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0044946082416
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork Tamales?
Pork Tamales contains 131 kcal per 100 g and about 186 kcal per serving (142g).
How much sugar is in Pork Tamales?
Pork Tamales has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pork Tamales healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Pork Tamales vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pork Tamales contain?
According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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