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Sweet Tamale

Sweet Tamale is a sweet corn-based tamale commonly found in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, typically steamed in corn husks or banana leaves and filled with sweeteners, fruit, or custard. It is an energy-dense treat that contains 15.4g of sugar per 100g. While delicious as a dessert, it provides only modest amounts of fiber and protein and is best enjoyed occasionally rather than as a regular staple.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

259 kcal

13% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

2.2 g

4% RDI

Fat

13 g

3g sat fat

Carbs

36 g

13% RDI

Sugar

15 g

31% RDI

Fiber

2.3 g

8% RDI

Salt

0.3 g

5% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.0 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Sweet Tamale healthy?

Sweet Tamale is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Sweet Tamale?

Sweet Tamale is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Sweet Tamale gluten free?

Yes, Sweet Tamale is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Sweet Tamale?

100g of Sweet Tamale contains 259 kcal, 2.22g protein, 35.6g carbohydrates, 12.6g fat, and 2.3g fiber.

Q.04Is Sweet Tamale vegetarian?

Yes, Sweet Tamale is vegetarian but not vegan.

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