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Nutritional Profile of Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for three nutrients.

These are

• beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
• Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
• Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 14 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

• Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
• Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
• Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
• Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for three nutrients.

These are

• beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
• Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
• Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:

• Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
• Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
• Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
• Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes

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Common Serving Sizes Of Tamal In A Leaf (Tamales En Hoja, Puerto Rican Style)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

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