Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce

Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce

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Target diet: Vegan

Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce · Vegan

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chicken.

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Deciding ingredient

chicken

On the label

WATERTOMATOESTOMATO PASTECORN MEALCORN FLOURMODIFIED CORNSTARCHCHILI PEPPERS. FLAVORINGMASA FLOUR

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientschicken
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
61 kcal
Fat
0.9 g
Saturated fat
0.5 g
low
Carbohydrates
11.3 g
Sugars
0.9 g
low
Fibre
1.4 g
Protein
1.9 g
Salt
1.2 g

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, low in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

WATER, TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, CORN MEAL, CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS. FLAVORING), MASA FLOUR (GROUND YELLOW CORN. TRACE OF LIME), SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES.

Detailed analysis: why is Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • chicken

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: WATER, TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, CORN MEAL, CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS. FLAVORING), MASA FLOUR (GROUND YELLOW CORN. TRACE OF LIME), SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce contains 61 calories per 100g, with 1.9g of protein, 0.9g of fat, and 11.3g of carbohydrates (0.9g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce Vegan?

No, Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce is generally not Vegan because it contains chicken.

Does Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: WATER, TOMATOES (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, CORN MEAL, CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID). CONTAINS...

What are the nutritional facts of Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce?

Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce contains 61 calories per 100g, with 1.9g of protein, 11.3g of carbohydrates, and 0.9g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce?

Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce lists 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce on a Vegan diet?

No, Tamales Chicken In Chili Sauce is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.