Tamale Pies Recipe has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 0.26g 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 21.48 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 24, for Tamale Pies Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 78% | |
Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Potassium | 215.7 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 298.5 mg | 12.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 0.19 g | 0.06% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.07 g | 0.3% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16 g | 32.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 26.3 g | 40.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41.3% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 Calories from Fat 317
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.2 g 54.2%
Saturated Fat 11.1 g 55.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 86 mg 28.7%
Sodium 400 mg 16.7%
Total Carbohydrates 0.26 g 0.09%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 21.5 g 43%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 28.4 g | Carbs 27.1 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 387
Protein 31 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 9 g | Carbs 12.3 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 520
Protein 35 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 19 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 6.9 g | Fat 12.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 111
Protein 8.3 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 85
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 9.5 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 176
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 17.9 g | Fat 2.7 g