Calories in Hot Chicken Tamales

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (113.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 280.2
  • Total Fat 17.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol 30.5 mg
  • Sodium 519.8 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 24.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.1 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 9.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 750.3 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 39.6 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.1 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 280.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (113.0g)), Hot Chicken Tamales is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (17.0g, 53.7% of calories), including 6.0g of saturated fat.

📝 Ingredients

Masa: Cooked Ground Corn, Lard, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil and Vitamin E (added as an Antioxidant), Water, Salt, Baking Powder (sodium Acid, Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Propionic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Methyl Paraben and Propyl Paraben. Filling: Chicken, Tomatillo, Green Chiles, Onion, Cilantro, Garlic, Corn Oil, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Salt and Sesame Seed.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Artificial Preservatives: Propionic Acid, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Food Starch, Pyrophosphate

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories280.2 kcal14%
Total Fat17.0 g22%
Saturated Fat6.0 g30%
Cholesterol30.5 mg10%
Sodium519.8 mg23%
Total Carbohydrate24.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g11%
Protein9.0 g18%
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Calcium39.6 mg3%
Iron1.1 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

Hot Chicken Tamales accounts for 14% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 53.7% of the calories.

Fat 53.7%
Carbs 33.7%
Fat 53.7% Carbs 33.7% Protein 12.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 280.2 calories in Hot Chicken Tamales? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 48.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 30.6 min
HIIT 26.0 min
Running: 5 minutes per mile 14.2 min

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