Tamale Pie 40 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 131g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and very high 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 82 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 11 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 40, for Tamale Pie 40, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 27% | |
Calories from Fat | 30% | |
Calories from Carbs | 43% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 44 IU | 0.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 1 mg | 0.1% | ||
Iron | 11 mg | 61.1% | ||
Potassium | 2000 mg | 57.1% | ||
Sodium | 4000 mg | 166.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 131 g | 43.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 20 g | 80% | ||
Sugars | 52 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 82 g | 164% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 41 g | 63.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 15 g | 75% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1211 Calories from Fat 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41 g 63.1%
Saturated Fat 15 g 75%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 156 mg 52%
Sodium 4000 mg 166.7%
Total Carbohydrates 131 g 43.7%
Dietary Fiber 20 g80%
Sugars 52 g
Protein 82 g 164%
Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 0.1% Iron 61.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 1121
Protein 81 g | Carbs 29 g | Fat 75 g
Per Serving | Calories 520
Protein 35 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 19 g
Per Serving | Calories 632
Protein 10 g | Carbs 79 g | Fat 29 g
Per Serving | Calories 806
Protein 14 g | Carbs 127 g | Fat 27 g
Per Serving | Calories 1124
Protein 88 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 67 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 2 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 7 g