Cabbage Tamales has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 36.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.3 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
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 60, for Cabbage Tamales, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 43% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 750 IU | 15% | ||
Vitamin C | 21 mg | 35% | ||
Thiamin | 0.45 mg | 30% | ||
Niacin | 11.8 mg | 59% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.52 mg | 26% | ||
Folate | 252 mcg | 63% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 70 mg | 7% | ||
Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | ||
Magnesium | 56 mg | 14% | ||
Potassium | 490 mg | 14% | ||
Sodium | 628 mg | 26.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 12.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 12.4% | ||
Sugars | 3.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.7 g | 27.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.6 g | 24% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6 g 24%
Saturated Fat 6.2 g 31%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 48 mg 16%
Sodium 628 mg 26.2%
Total Carbohydrates 36.4 g 12.1%
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 13.7 g 27.4%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 7% Iron 35%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 121
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 41
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 441
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 21.7 g | Fat 32.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 121
Protein 3 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 219
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 12.7 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 20.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 471
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 42.4 g | Fat 27.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 599
Protein 31.8 g | Carbs 33.9 g | Fat 37.7 g