Calories in Tamale, sweet
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Tamale, sweet contains 259 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tamale (35 g) provides about 91 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 43% from fat and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries on FoodFactly, where the median is 376 kcal per 100 g across 64 foods.
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 265 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.6 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 15.4 g | |
| Protein C | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.5 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 2.3 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 60 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 73 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 2.8 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.2 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber2.3 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars15.4 gbelow the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 21.1 g)
- Fat12.6 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 19.4 g)
- Saturated fat3 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium265 mgbelow the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 304 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.86 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 48.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Tamale
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamale, NFS | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, beef | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, chicken | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, no meat | 186 | 3.5 g | 26.7 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empanada, fruit | 260 | 2.7 g | 37 g | 11.5 g |
| Pie, NFS | 296 | 2.7 g | 37.6 g | 15.3 g |
| Pie, apple | 296 | 2.7 g | 37.6 g | 15.3 g |
| Pie, blueberry | 300 | 2.8 g | 38 g | 15.5 g |
| Cake or cupcake, Black Forest | 228 | 3.5 g | 31.3 g | 10.7 g |
| Crisp, apple | 215 | 2.8 g | 30.2 g | 9.6 g |
| Pie, berry | 306 | 3.2 g | 39.5 g | 15.4 g |
| Cobbler, peach | 217 | 2.2 g | 33 g | 8.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tamale?
100 g of tamale has 259 kcal. 1 tamale (35 g): about 91 kcal.
How much protein is in tamale?
Tamale contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.78 g in 1 tamale (35 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in tamale?
Tamale has 35.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 15.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tamale?
Tamale contains 12.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tamale contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tamale?
100 g contains 265 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708038. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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