Calories in Red Chile Chicken Tamale (in Corn Husks)

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (127.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 240.0
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 49.5 mg
  • Sodium 170.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 26.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.9 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 17.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 999.5 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 11.9 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 59.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 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 240.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (127.0g)), Red Chile Chicken Tamale (in Corn Husks) is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 26.0g per serving (41.1% of calories), with a good 3.9g of dietary fiber. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein

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

📝 Ingredients

Chicken, Water, Masa Harina (corn Treated W/lime Water & Specially Ground), Long Grain Parboiled Rice (enriched with Iron, (ferric Phosphate), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, and Folic Acid), Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Redchile Powder, Chile Caribe, Corn Oil, Rice Flour, Salt, Garlic, Oregano Nisin Salted Butter (cream (milk)), Salt

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Nisin

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, 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 Red Chile Chicken Tamale (in Corn Husks) contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories240.0 kcal12%
Total Fat9.0 g12%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol49.5 mg17%
Sodium170.2 mg7%
Total Carbohydrate26.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber3.9 g14%
Protein17.0 g34% ✅
Vitamin C11.9 mg13%
Calcium59.7 mg5%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* 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

Red Chile Chicken Tamale (in Corn Husks) accounts for 12% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 41.1% of the calories.

Fat 32%
Carbs 41.1%
Protein 26.9%
Fat 32% Carbs 41.1% Protein 26.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 240.0 calories in Red Chile Chicken Tamale (in Corn Husks)? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.2 min
HIIT 22.2 min
Badminton 34.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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