Calories in Tamales (Navajo)
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Tamales (Navajo) contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pieza (186 g) provides about 285 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly (140 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B12, 13% of the Daily Value for zinc and 11% of the Daily Value for selenio.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6,1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2,4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol M | 17 mg | 6% |
| Sodium M | 427 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18,1 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3,1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars M | 0,99 g | |
| Protein M | 6,3 g | 13% |
| Vitamina A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina C M | 1,7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1,6 mg | 10% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 0,21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) M | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamina B12 M | 0,54 µg | 23% |
| Calcio M | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1,2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesio M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Fósforo M | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potasio M | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 1,5 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0,063 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0,17 mg | 8% |
| Selenio M | 6 µg | 11% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein6,3 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11,7 g)
- Fiber3,1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 1,5 g)
- Sugars0,99 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0,21 g)
- Fat6,1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3,2 g)
- Saturated fat2,4 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0,97 g)
- Sodium427 mgin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 2,7 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,69 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 12,3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0,4 g |
| Glucose M | 0,21 g |
| Fructosa M | 0,17 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0,22 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0,052 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0,24 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0,27 g |
| Leucine M | 0,57 g |
| Lysine M | 0,43 g |
| Metionina M | 0,15 g |
| Cistino M | 0,083 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0,28 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,2 g |
| Valine M | 0,32 g |
| Arginine M | 0,39 g |
| Histidina M | 0,2 g |
| Alanine M | 0,42 g |
| Ácido aspartico M | 0,56 g |
| Ácido glutamico M | 1 g |
| Glycine M | 0,38 g |
| Proline M | 0,38 g |
| Serine M | 0,27 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0,029 g |
|---|---|
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0,65 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0,17 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1,4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0,74 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 2,4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0,029 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0,013 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0,039 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0,19 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,027 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0,024 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0,059 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0,046 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alfa M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Agua M | 68,1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1,4 g |
| Energy C | 639 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 0 IU |
| Folato, comida M | 15 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa de queso, para su uso con verduras | 120 | 4,7 g | 9,6 g | 6,8 g |
| Stew., mutton, maíz, squash (Navajo) | 103 | 8,6 g | 7,3 g | 4,3 g |
| Tamales, masa y relleno de cerdo (Hopi) | 168 | 13,2 g | 18,3 g | 4,7 g |
| Estofado de bellota (pache) | 95 | 6,8 g | 9,2 g | 3,5 g |
| Stew., hominy con mutton (Navajo) | 83 | 6,7 g | 9,4 g | 2,1 g |
| Willow, hojas jóvenes, picado (Alaska Native) | 122 | 6,1 g | 20,7 g | 1,6 g |
| Carne de maíz y patatas en tortilla (Apache) | 224 | 7,9 g | 29,4 g | 8,3 g |
| Nueces de ratón, plántulas (Alaska Native) | 104 | 7,3 g | 16,3 g | 1,1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tamales (Navajo)?
100 g of tamales (Navajo) has 153 kcal. 1 pieza (186 g): about 285 kcal.
How much protein is in tamales (Navajo)?
Tamales (Navajo) contains 6,3 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11,7 g in 1 pieza (186 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is below the median (median 11,7 g).
How many carbs are in tamales (Navajo)?
Tamales (Navajo) has 18,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3,1 g of fiber and 0,99 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tamales (Navajo)?
Tamales (Navajo) contains 6,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tamales (Navajo) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina B12 (23% DV), zinc (13% DV) and selenio (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tamales (Navajo)?
100 g contains 427 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 167636. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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