Tamales for Beginners Recipe has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 21.87g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 124.51 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.
Because of its very 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 very 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Tamales for Beginners Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 20, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 86% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 1.34 g | 0.4% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.39 g | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 7.6 g | 15.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 25 g | 38.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 12 g | 60.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4260 Calories from Fat 3647
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 408.3 g 628.1%
Saturated Fat 196.4 g 982.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 720 mg 240%
Sodium 8795 mg 366.5%
Total Carbohydrates 21.9 g 7.3%
Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 124.5 g 249%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 77
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 338
Protein 1.4 g | Carbs 53.8 g | Fat 14.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 475
Protein 14.6 g | Carbs 1.58 g | Fat 46.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 158
Protein 3 g | Carbs 23.8 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 106
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 16 g | Carbs 7.6 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 0.85 g | Fat 7.8 g