Tamales Cubanos

by Quirch Foods in Frozen foods Barcode 0665072005911
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Tamales Cubanos by Quirch Foods provides 141 kcal per 100 g, with 1.4 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 68% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category. Contains: pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
9.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.2 g · Moderate
Sugars
1.4 g · Low
Salt
1.5 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 tamal (142 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 141 kcal 200 kcal 187 −24%
Total fat 9.2 g 13 g 17% 8.2 +12%
Saturated fat 3.2 g 4.5 g 23% 2.9 +10%
Carbohydrates 9.9 g 14 g 5% 20.1 −51%
Total sugars 1.4 g 2 g 4.4 −68%
Dietary fiber 0.7 g 1 g 4% 1.7 −59%
Protein 7.1 g 10 g 20% 7.9 −11%
Salt 1.5 g 2.2 g 1 +50%

*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories lower 38%
Sugars lower 37%
Salt higher 13%
Saturated fat higher 32%
Protein top 49%
Fiber top 80%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Ground corn, pork, corn meal, bell peppers, lard, corn starch, cured cooked pork (cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium tripolyphosphate, monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite), onions, salt, tomato paste, garlic, wine, spices, monosodium glutamate, paprika, egg shade food color (water, propylene glycol, fd&c yellow #5, caramel color, artificial color)

May contain palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Additives 7

Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 tamal (142 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0665072005911

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tamales Cubanos?

Tamales Cubanos contains 141 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1 tamal (142 g)).

How much sugar is in Tamales Cubanos?

Tamales Cubanos has 1.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Tamales Cubanos healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Cubanos vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Tamales Cubanos contain?

According to the label data it contains: Pork. 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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