Calories in Tamales (Navajo)
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Tamales (Navajo) contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (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 Vitamin B12, 13% of the Daily Value for zinc and 11% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin 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% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) M | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.54 µg | 23% |
| Calcium M | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.17 mg | 8% |
| Selenium 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)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.69 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 12.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0.21 g |
| Fructose 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 |
| Methionine M | 0.15 g |
| Cystine M | 0.083 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.28 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.2 g |
| Valine M | 0.32 g |
| Arginine M | 0.39 g |
| Histidine M | 0.2 g |
| Alanine M | 0.42 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.56 g |
| Glutamic acid 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 |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (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,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, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 68.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Energy C | 639 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folate, food M | 15 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese sauce, for use with vegetables | 120 | 4.7 g | 9.6 g | 6.8 g |
| Stew, mutton, corn, squash (Navajo) | 103 | 8.6 g | 7.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi) | 168 | 13.2 g | 18.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Acorn stew (Apache) | 95 | 6.8 g | 9.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Stew, hominy with mutton (Navajo) | 83 | 6.7 g | 9.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Willow, young leaves, chopped (Alaska Native) | 122 | 6.1 g | 20.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Corned beef and potatoes in tortilla (Apache) | 224 | 7.9 g | 29.4 g | 8.3 g |
| Mouse nuts, seedlings (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 piece (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 piece (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 Vitamin B12 (23% DV), zinc (13% DV) and selenium (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 April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 167636. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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