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

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tamale
Calories230 kcal276 kcal
Protein7 g8.4 g
Carbs22 g26.4 g
Fat13 g15.6 g
Fiber3 g3.6 g
Sugar2 g2.4 g

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