Hormel Foods Corporation
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ProfileModerate
TAMALES BEEF IN CHILI SAUCE
Soups & Broths USVerified
Label Serving
198 g
Barcode
037600415828
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Nutritional Level Analysis (per serving)
Fat
moderate
Saturated fat
low
Sugars
low
Salt
moderate
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
B
CACTIVE
D
E
← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →
4.7/10
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 198 g)
Energy81kcal
Carbohydrates10.1g
Sugar0.51g
Protein2.53g
Total Fat3.54g
Saturated Fat1.26g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol8mg
Fiber1g
Sodium490mg
Calcium0mg
Iron0.36mg
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (198 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy & macronutrients
Energy160 kcal8%
Total Fat7.01g9%
Saturated Fat2.49g12%
Trans Fat0gLow0%
Cholesterol16mg5%
Carbohydrates20g7%
Total Sugars1.01gLow2%
Dietary Fiber1.98g7%
Protein5.01g10%
Sodium970mgHigh42%
Minerals
Calcium0mg0%
Iron0.71mg4%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
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8 / 11 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, BEEF, TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), CORN MEAL, CORN FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID), MASA FLOUR (GROUND YELLOW CORN, TRACE OF LIME), SALT, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, FLAVORING), PAPRIKA, SPICE.
1
Water
No Notables
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
2
Beef
Low
Flavour enhancer
3
Tomatoes
No Notables
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
4
Corn Flour
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
5
Corn Meal
No Notables
Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing.
6
Contains 2% Or Less Of Modified Corn Starch
Under Review
AI summary pending...7
Chili Powder
Under Review
AI summary pending...8
Salt
Moderate
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
9
Masa Flour
Under Review
AI summary pending...10
Paprika
E160C
No NotablesColoring agent and flavor enhancer
11
Spice
No Notables
Flavour and aroma enhancement
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
2 Beef | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, with considerations primarily related to individual dietary patterns and sodium intake. |
3 Tomatoes | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
4 Corn Flour INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
5 Corn Meal | ✓No Notable Concerns | Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing. | Corn is a globally consumed cereal grain with a well-established safety profile and standard nutritional attributes. |
6 Contains 2% Or Less Of Modified Corn Starch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Chili Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
9 Masa Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Paprika E160C | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and flavor enhancer | Paprika is a naturally derived spice and colorant generally recognized as safe for standard dietary consumption. |
11 Spice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
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