Calories in Chicken Tamale, Chicken

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (142.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 259.9
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol 29.8 mg
  • Sodium 630.5 mg
  • Potassium 272.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 39.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 259.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (142.0g)), Chicken Tamale, Chicken is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.0g per serving (45.5% of calories), with a good 3.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 630.5mg of sodium (27% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Filling: Chicken, Onions, Chicken Stock (water, Roasted Ground Chicken Meat, Maltodextrin), Yeast Extract, Onion, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors), Potassium Chloride, Disodium Sugar, Salt, Rendered Chicken Fat, Seasoning [soy Sauce (hydrolyzed Corn and Soy Protein, Disodium Inosinate/disodium Guanylate, Flavorings, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Spices), Tomato Puree (vine-Ripened Fresh Tomatoes, Salt, Citric Acid), Water, Potatoes, Jalapenos (jalapeno Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, and a Trace of Calcium Chloride), Wheat Flour (bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Sugar, Granulated Garlic. Masa: Water, Stone Ground Corn with Trace of Lime, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Olive Oil, Carrots, Garlic, Shortening (beef Fat, Cottonseed Oil And/or Soybean Oil), Salt, Chili Pepper.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Flavour Enhancers: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Yeast Extract

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chicken Tamale, Chicken contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories259.9 kcal13%
Total Fat11.0 g14%
Saturated Fat3.0 g15%
Cholesterol29.8 mg10%
Sodium630.5 mg27% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate29.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein10.0 g20%
Calcium39.8 mg3%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium272.6 mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chicken Tamale, Chicken accounts for 13% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 45.5% of the calories.

Fat 38.8%
Carbs 45.5%
Protein 15.7%
Fat 38.8% Carbs 45.5% Protein 15.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 259.9 calories in Chicken Tamale, Chicken? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 19.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 44.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 28.4 min
HIIT 24.1 min
Running: 11 minutes per mile 21.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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