Calories in Tamale, sin carne
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Tamale, sin carne contains 186 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (170 g) provides about 316 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in otros platos mixtos mexicanos on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B6.
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 | 186 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7,2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2,6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 17 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 277 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26,7 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3,2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 7,4 g | |
| Protein C | 3,5 g | 7% |
| Vitamina A C | 2 µg | 0,2% |
| Vitamina C C | 0,2 mg | 0,2% |
| Vitamina D C | 0,4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamina K C | 5,4 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1,3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0,3% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24,2 mg | 4% |
| Calcio C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0,53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesio C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo C | 93 mg | 7% |
| Potasio C | 186 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0,62 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0,028 mg | 3% |
| Selenio C | 2,5 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein3,5 gin the lowest quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 11,3 g)
- Fiber3,2 gin the top quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 2,1 g)
- Sugars7,4 gin the top quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 1 g)
- Fat7,2 gin the lowest quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 10,6 g)
- Saturated fat2,6 gin the lowest quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 3,4 g)
- Sodium277 mgin the lowest quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 2,4 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 1,6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0,001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1,4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,031 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,023 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,015 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,033 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,038 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,16 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1,7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,57 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2,3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,061 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0,002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 23 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 145 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 4 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 61,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 1 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido 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, dulce | 259 | 2,2 g | 35,6 g | 12,6 g |
| Tamale, NFS | 174 | 7,4 g | 15,8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, carne de res | 174 | 7,4 g | 15,8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, cerdo | 174 | 7,4 g | 15,8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, pollo | 174 | 7,4 g | 15,8 g | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurante, Latino, tamale, maíz | 186 | 3,5 g | 26,7 g | 7,2 g |
| Fajita, vegetal | 166 | 3,2 g | 20,4 g | 7,8 g |
| Cubierta de fideo | 209 | 5,9 g | 31 g | 7,4 g |
| Bruschetta | 171 | 4,3 g | 21,3 g | 7,6 g |
| Macaroni o fideos con queso, hecho a partir de mezcla empaquetada | 179 | 4,6 g | 22,2 g | 8 g |
| Macaroni o ensalada de pasta, hecho con aderezo de ensalada tipo mayonesa | 160 | 4,4 g | 26,6 g | 4 g |
| Envoltura de sándwich vegetal | 160 | 5,4 g | 19,7 g | 6,6 g |
| DENNY's, macaroni & queso, desde el menú del niño | 150 | 5,2 g | 21,2 g | 4,9 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 186 kcal. 1 taza (170 g): about 316 kcal. 1 artículo, cualquier tamaño (140 g): about 260 kcal.
How much protein is in tamale?
Tamale contains 3,5 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5,9 g in 1 taza (170 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other otros platos mixtos mexicanos, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11,3 g).
How many carbs are in tamale?
Tamale has 26,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3,2 g of fiber and 7,4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tamale?
Tamale contains 7,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tamale contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tamale?
100 g contains 277 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 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 2708574. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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