Traditional Pork Tamales
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
818511011695
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size151 g
Amount per serving
Calories
360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
27%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
10%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewMASA (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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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Traditional Pork Tamales' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Modified ProteinsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour And Caramel Color).
Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lard And Partially Hydrogenated Lard With Bha And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: 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).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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