Calories in Tamale
276kcal per 1 tamale (120 g)
230 kcal per 100 g · about 14% of a 2,000-kcal day
A tamale steams masa and filling inside a corn husk for about 276 calories each. The masa's lard is what gives it its tender richness.
Tamale nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tamale |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 8.4 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 26.4 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g | 2.4 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 12% Carbs 38% Fat 50%
Tamale calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 65 kcal | 2 g | 6.2 g | 3.7 g |
| 50 g | 115 kcal | 3.5 g | 11 g | 6.5 g |
| 100 g | 230 kcal | 7 g | 22 g | 13 g |
| 1 tamale (120 g) | 276 kcal | 8.4 g | 26.4 g | 15.6 g |
| 200 g | 460 kcal | 14 g | 44 g | 26 g |
| 250 g | 575 kcal | 17.5 g | 55 g | 32.5 g |
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