⏱ 45 min totalCuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela)
Per 1 serving · 202 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.5g15% of calories
- Carbs20g47% of calories
- Fat7.1g38% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela) (202 g) has 165 calories, with 6.5 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 7.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 38% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine12%
- Niacin13%
- Vitamin B616%
- Vitamin B1213%
- Iron13%
- Phosphorus13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium38%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Sweet corn
⅛ tsp Olive oil
⅛ medium whole Tomatoes
½ oz Pork and beef chorizo
⅛ small Onion
⅜ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄¼ cup Water
³⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth
⅛ cup Yellow cornmeal- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
Directions
- 1
Remove the seeds from the tomato and dice it. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- 2
Puree the corn in a food processor until smooth.
- 3
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a spoon, until it darkens in color, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the tomato, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the water, broth, cornmeal, salt, and pureed corn.
- 5
Bring to a simmer. Cook, adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle simmering bubble and stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (202 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 9 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 24 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 27 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 93 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 6 μg | 11% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 25 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 93 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 396 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 165 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 31minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela)?
One serving of Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela) (1 serving) has 165 calories, which works out to 82 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela)?
870 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cuban Polenta with Chorizo & Corn (Tamal en Cazuela)?
2 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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