Tamales

Nutrition facts and calorie information for tamales, per 1 piece serving.

Calories

153kcal

Protein

6.3g

Carbs

18.1g

Fat

6.1g
Macronutrient breakdown

Calorie Composition

153cal
17%Protein

6.3g

47%Carbs

18.1g

36%Fat

6.1g

Vitamins and minerals

Micronutrients

Percentage of Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Calcium29mg
2%
Iron1.2mg
7%
Potassium131mg
3%
Vitamin A0mcg
0%
Vitamin C1.7mg
2%
Vitamin B120.5mcg
21%
Serving size

Per Household Serving

Per 1 piece (186g):

Calories

285kcal

Protein

11.7g

Carbs

33.7g

Fat

11.3g

Common questions

FAQ

How many calories are in tamales?

Tamales contains 153 calories per 100 grams. Of these calories, 25 come from protein, 72 from carbohydrates, and 55 from fat.

Is tamales high in protein?

Tamales provides 6.3g of protein per 100g, which is 13% of the Daily Value. This makes it a moderate source of protein.

What vitamins and minerals are in tamales?

Tamales is a notable source of vitamin B12 (0.5mcg) per 100g serving. These values represent 10% or more of the recommended Daily Value.

How much fiber is in tamales?

Tamales contains 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 11% of the Daily Value. Dietary fiber supports digestive health and satiety.

What food category does tamales belong to?

Tamales is classified under American Indian/Alaska Native Foods in the USDA FoodData Central database. This category groups foods with similar nutritional characteristics and culinary uses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1 piece (100g)

Amount per serving

Calories153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.1g8%
Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 427mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6.3g13%
Calcium 29mg2%
Iron 1.2mg7%
Potassium 131mg3%
Vitamin A 0mcg0%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg21%

* 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.

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values per 100g.

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