Blood Sugar Impact of Traditional Pork Tamales
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 151.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g |
| Fat | 21.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 151.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
MASA (GROUND CORN, WATER, LIME), PORK, LARD AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED LARD WITH BHA AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, WATER, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR AND CARAMEL COLOR), SALT, MEAT SEASONING (SPICES, SALT AND SOYBEAN OIL), RED PEPPERS, BEEF BASE (SALT, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOY OIL], ONION AND GARLIC, DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL AND SPICES).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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🍭
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
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🎨
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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🫧
Fat
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OIL*
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⬜
Filler
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STARCH*
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🍚
High GI Carb
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DEXTROSE
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🌿
Natural
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SALT
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🥖
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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💦
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
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⚗️
Synthetic Additive
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COLOR*
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Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Traditional Pork Tamales is a food product in the prepared wraps and burittos category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 44.1.
Traditional Pork Tamales has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 44.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Traditional Pork Tamales contains 18.5g carbs, 0.7g sugars, 3.3g fiber, and 10.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Traditional Pork Tamales into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Traditional Pork Tamales compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the prepared wraps and burittos category for alternatives.