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Restaurant, Mexican, cheese tamales
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Niacin | 1.9 MG | 12% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Folate, total | 12 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 12% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 124 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.7 MG | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 111 MG | 9% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 MG | 7% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 161 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 176 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 503 MG | 22% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 12% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.1 UG | 22% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (22% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (22% DV).
About Restaurant, Mexican, cheese tamales
Cheese tamales made in a Mexican restaurant style combine masa, cheese, and sometimes chili into a steamed corn-husk package. The masa provides the carb base, while fat from cheese and lard (if traditional) runs moderate. Protein is reasonable for a cheese and masa dish. Fiber is slightly better than a flour tortilla product. They're a traditional, dense food that's genuinely filling in small quantities.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Mexican, cheese tamales include Sodium, Na (22% DV) , and Selenium, Se (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 216 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Mexican, cheese tamales gets 17% of its calories from protein, 33% from carbohydrates, and 50% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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