Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales nutrition facts
Per 1 tamale · 140 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8g12% of calories
- Carbs27g39% of calories
- Fat15g49% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales (1 tamale, 140 g) has 280 calories, with 8 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in calcium (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 28% and 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Saturated fat25%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tamale (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 36 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 200 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 280 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 53minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales?
One serving of Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales (1 tamale) has 280 calories, which works out to 200 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales?
640 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Trader Joe's Cheese and Green Chili Tamales?
1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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