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Tamale
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Tamale

Frozen

Health Grade

Tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish of masa (corn dough) usually filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf and steame... Show more

Nutrition Overview

Kcal
218 kcal
Fiber
Fiber
4g
Salt
Salt
1g
Protein
Protein
7g
Fat
Fat
6g
Carbs
Carbs
35g
Sugar
Sugar
2g

Nutrition Quality

Micronutrients
Micronutrients
Low in Calcium
Low
Fat Quality
Fat Quality
Rich in Healthy Fats
Fair
Gut Health
Gut Health
Low Sugar
Good
Processing
Processing
NOVA 3
Processed
Electrolytes
Electrolytes
Na:K 3.2 · skewed toward sodium
High Na Load
Satiety
Satiety
Low Glycemic Index
Fair
Not Vegan
Not Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
~2,00€/100g
0.9g/ml

Healthy Swaps

B+

Chicken Tamale (Lean Filling, Minimal Lard)

Less Salt
B+

Tamale (Reduced-Fat Masa, Olive Oil)

Less Salt

FAQ

Is Tamale healthy?

Tamale is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

What are the macros in Tamale?

100g of Tamale contains 218 kcal, 6.8g protein, 35.4g carbohydrates and 6.2g fat (of which 1.5g saturated), and 3.5g fiber.

What NOVA processing level is Tamale?

Tamale is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Is Tamale gluten free?

Yes, Tamale is gluten free.