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Cheese tamales
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 216 kcal —
- Protein 9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 12 g 15%
- Saturated fat 4 g 20%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 1.2 g —
- Sodium 503 mg 22%
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 124 µg 14%
- Vitamin E 1.7 mg 12%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.9 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.29 µg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 111 mg 9%
- Iron 0.87 mg 5%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 161 mg 13%
- Potassium 176 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 12.1 µg 22%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 216 | 9 g | 16 g | 12 g |
| 1 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 tamales | 302 g | 652 | 27 g | 48 g | 36 g |
| 1 × tamale | 179 g | 387 | 16 g | 28 g | 22 g |
| 2 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 tamales | 604 g | 1305 | 54 g | 95 g | 72 g |
| ½ × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 tamales | 151 g | 326 | 14 g | 24 g | 18 g |
| 3 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 tamales | 906 g | 1957 | 81 g | 143 g | 109 g |
| 4 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 tamales | 1208 g | 2609 | 109 g | 191 g | 145 g |
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Questions about Cheese tamales
How do you reheat a cheese tamale without drying it out?
Keep it in its corn husk and steam it for about 10–15 minutes, until hot throughout. If using a microwave, wrap it in a damp paper towel and heat in short bursts.
Can you eat the corn husk on a cheese tamale?
No. The husk holds the tamale together while it cooks, but you peel it away before eating.
What cheese goes well in a cheese tamale?
A mild cheese that melts without becoming too oily works well; Monterey Jack, Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella are common choices. A strip of roasted poblano chilli adds flavour without overpowering the cheese.
What do you serve with cheese tamales?
Serve them with salsa verde or red salsa, and add beans or a crisp salad for a fuller meal. A little sour cream or crema is a familiar topping, too.
Can you freeze cheese tamales?
Yes. Cool them, keep them in their husks and freeze them in an airtight container. Reheat from frozen by steaming until hot all the way through.
How is a cheese tamale different from a corn tamale?
A cheese tamale has more protein and fat: per 100 g, it has 9 g protein and 12 g fat, compared with 3.5 g protein and 7.2 g fat in a corn tamale. Corn tamales have more carbohydrate and fibre.
How much does one cheese tamale weigh, and how much energy does it provide?
A typical tamale weighs about 179 g and provides around 216 kcal per 100 g. Restaurant portions can be larger, so one tamale may not match that typical weight.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169856 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
