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Blood Sugar Impact of Black Bean & Cheese Tamales

Black Bean & Cheese Tamales
45

Black Bean & Cheese Tamales has a BSI score of 44.8, indicating significant blood sugar impact. Contains 32.0g carbs, 3.0g sugar, 9.0g fiber, 8.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause noticeable blood sugar increase. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 156.0g serving

Black bean & cheese tamales contains 32.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 8.0g of protein, 15.0g of fat, and 9.0g of fiber per 156.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 32.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 9.0g
Protein 8.0g
Fat 15.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
45

Black bean & cheese tamales contains 20.5g of carbs, 1.9g of sugar, and 5.8g of fiber per 156.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 156.0 Gg

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.0g 19%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 9.4mg 3%
Sodium 410.3mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 32.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g 32%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 20.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.0g 16%
Calcium 40.6mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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:

RED MASA (WATER, ORGANIC GROUND CORN FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, RED CHILE PASTE (WATER, RED CHILE, SEA SALT), SEA SALT, BAKING POWDER (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH), ORGANIC VEGETABLE BASE (ORGANIC CARROT, ORGANIC TOMATO, ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC POTATO, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC DEXTROSE, ORGANIC RAW CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC SPICES, ORGANIC TURMERIC), FILLING: (WATER, ORGANIC SWEET KERNEL CORN, BLACK BEANS, ORANGE JUICE, PAPRIKA, SEA SALT, SPICE), CHEDDAR AND JACK CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV
Vitamin A 7% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar
DEXTROSE SUGAR
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
STARCH*
🍚 High GI Carb
DEXTROSE SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE MILK SALT SEA SALT
💪 Protein
CHEESE MILK
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT SEA SALT
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Black Bean & Cheese Tamales based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Tucson Tamale Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1965034

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