Calories in Tamale casserole with meat
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Tamale casserole with meat contains 174 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 435 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other mexican mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 15% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 473 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 0.46 g | |
| Protein C | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 16.4 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.53 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.1 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 60 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.12 µg | 5% |
| Choline C | 8.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 120 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 9.8 µg | 18% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein7.4 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber2.4 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars0.46 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat9 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium473 mgabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.098 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.82 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 113 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 85 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 110 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 58 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 30 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| 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 |
| TACO BELL, Taco Salad | 170 | 6.7 g | 15.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce and poultry, ready-to-heat | 165 | 6.3 g | 15.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream | 171 | 7.2 g | 15 g | 9.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tamale casserole with meat?
100 g of tamale casserole with meat has 174 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 435 kcal.
How much protein is in tamale casserole with meat?
Tamale casserole with meat contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.5 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in tamale casserole with meat?
Tamale casserole with meat has 15.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 0.46 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tamale casserole with meat?
Tamale casserole with meat contains 9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tamale casserole with meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (18% DV), selenium (18% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV) and zinc (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tamale casserole with meat?
100 g contains 473 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2708575. 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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