Green Corn Tamale has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 10g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 18 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 24, for Green Corn Tamale, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 70% | |
Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 3 IU | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 425 mg | 42.5% | ||
Iron | 2 mg | 11.1% | ||
Potassium | 222 mg | 6.3% | ||
Sodium | 1000 mg | 41.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 10 g | 3.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 18 g | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 29 g | 44.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 17 g | 85% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 Calories from Fat 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29 g 44.6%
Saturated Fat 17 g 85%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%
Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 18 g 36%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 42.5% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 539
Protein 47 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 34 g
Per Serving | Calories 460
Protein 18 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 28 g
Per Serving | Calories 521
Protein 37 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 363
Protein 27 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 1013
Protein 59 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 74 g
Per Serving | Calories 999
Protein 22 g | Carbs 81 g | Fat 69 g