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Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.4 MG | 18% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Niacin | 1.3 MG | 8% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Folate, total | 39 UG | 10% | |
| Choline, total | 8.8 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | 5% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 12 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.1 UG | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 75 MG | 6% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 120 MG | 10% | |
| Potassium, K | 152 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 473 MG | 21% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 MG | 11% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 8% | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.8 UG | 18% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (21% DV).
About Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork
A pork tamale from a Latino restaurant is built from masa (ground nixtamalized corn) wrapped around seasoned pork, all steamed in a corn husk. The fat content is notable, coming from both the lard worked into the masa and the fatty cuts of pork typically used for filling. Carbohydrate from the masa is substantial, protein is moderate, and fiber is present from the corn. Not a light food, but a coherent and satisfying one with deep roots in Mesoamerican cooking.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork include Sodium, Na (21% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 174 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork gets 17% of its calories from protein, 36% from carbohydrates, and 47% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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