Tamales
Tamales by Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc. provides 190 kcal per 100 g, with 1.4 g of sugars and 4.9 g of protein. That is 68% 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: celery, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tamale (142 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | 270 kcal | 187 | |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 15 g | 19% | 8.2 +28% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 2.9 −15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.7 g | 28 g | 10% | 20.1 |
| Total sugars | 1.4 g | 2 g | 4.4 −68% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.7 −59% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 7 g | 14% | 7.9 −38% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 1 −14% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9798 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other frozen foods
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Ingredients
Water, corn masa flour (corn treated with lime), ground tomatoes in light puree (fresh vine-ripened california tomatoes, salt, citric acid), green bell peppers, expeller pressed canola oil, onions, cheddar cheese (pasteurized grade a milk, cheese cultures, salt, annatto {color}, enzymes), monterey jack cheese (pasteurized grade a milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes), green zucchini, red bell peppers, potatoes, yellow bell peppers, roasted poblano chile, mushrooms, carrots, vegetable base (sautéed vegetables {carrots, celery, onions}, evaporated cane sugar, native starch, salt, corn oil, and natural flavoring), jalapeno peppers, cilantro, garlic, aluminum free baking powder, salt, cornstarch, spices, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper chili flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper.
- Allergens
- CeleryMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tamale (142 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0038794996230
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tamales?
Tamales contains 190 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (1 tamale (142 g)).
How much sugar is in Tamales?
Tamales has 1.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Tamales vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Tamales contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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