Tamales Cubanos
Processing Score
11.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
665072005911
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size141.5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 870mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
16 listed · 3 flagged for reviewGROUND CORN, PORK, CORN MEAL, BELL PEPPERS, LARD, CORN STARCH, CURED COOKED PORK (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM NITRITE), ONIONS, SALT, TOMATO PASTE, GARLIC, WINE, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, EGG SHADE FOOD COLOR (WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, CARAMEL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Tamales Cubanos' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cured Cooked Pork (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Nitrite).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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