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Tamale nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Tamales (Navajo)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on August 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Tamale

Carbs in Tamale

Tamale is a Mexican-American dish made of corn dough and a banana leaf or corn husk. If the water content is removed, this food is primarily composed of carbs

In 100g of Tamale, there are 18.1g of carbohydrates. In the chart shown below, you can analyze the macronutrient composition of tamales. 

Macronutrients chart

7% 7% 18% 66% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 13%
6.28 g of 50 g
13%
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
6.12 g of 65 g
9%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
18.12 g of 300 g
6%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
68.1 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.38 g

Tamale provides 6% of the DV of carbs. It is higher in carbs than 63% of the other foods.

Carbs per serving size

Tamale is served in one piece, equivalent to 186 grams.

One serving of Tamale contains 33.7g of carbs.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

Most carbs in Tamale are starch, equalling 12.3 grams. There are also 1g of sugars, composed of maltose, glucose, and fructose.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber distribution in Tamale

In this food, 3.1g of all carbs are fibers. This food is rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Therefore, it can help maintain a healthy digestive and cardiovascular health.

Fiber content ratio for Tamale

5% 17% 77%
Sugar: 0.99 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Other: 14.03 g

Tamale net carbs

This dish provides 18.1g of total carbs, 3.1g of which are fibers.

Hence, the net carb content of Tamale equals 15g.

Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: August 30, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Important nutritional characteristics for Tamale

Tamale
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
82 (high)
Glycemic load 23 (high)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 153
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 15.02 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 piece (186 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 3 (acidic)
TOP 24% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 76% of foods
TOP 26% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 74% of foods
TOP 37% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 63% of foods
TOP 37% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 63% of foods
TOP 38% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 62% of foods

Tamale calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 153
Calories in 1 piece 285 186 g

Tamale Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
82

Tamale Glycemic load (GL)

23

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33% 0%
Calcium: 29 mg of 1,000 mg 3%
Iron: 1.22 mg of 8 mg 15%
Magnesium: 22 mg of 420 mg 5%
Phosphorus: 99 mg of 700 mg 14%
Potassium: 131 mg of 3,400 mg 4%
Sodium: 427 mg of 2,300 mg 19%
Zinc: 1.48 mg of 11 mg 13%
Copper: 0.063 mg of 1 mg 7%
Manganese: 0.174 mg of 2 mg 8%
Selenium: 6 µg of 55 µg 11%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
427 mg
TOP 24%
Calcium
29 mg
TOP 44%
Zinc
1.48 mg
TOP 46%
Manganese
0.174 mg
TOP 53%
Magnesium
22 mg
TOP 54%
Iron
1.22 mg
TOP 54%
Phosphorus
99 mg
TOP 64%
Selenium
6 µg
TOP 66%
Copper
0.063 mg
TOP 74%
Potassium
131 mg
TOP 75%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 1.7 mg of 90 mg 2%
Vitamin B1: 0.05 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B2: 0.08 mg of 1 mg 6%
Vitamin B3: 1.59 mg of 16 mg 10%
Vitamin B5: 0.205 mg of 5 mg 4%
Vitamin B6: 0.143 mg of 1 mg 11%
Folate: 15 µg of 400 µg 4%
Vitamin B12: 0.54 µg of 2 µg 23%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
1.7 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B12
0.54 µg
TOP 48%
Folate
15 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B6
0.143 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B3
1.59 mg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B1
0.05 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B2
0.08 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B5
0.205 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin E
0 mg
TOP 100%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 56% 69% 59% 63% 61% 43% 48% 53% 85%
Tryptophan: 52 mg of 280 mg 19%
Threonine: 239 mg of 1,050 mg 23%
Isoleucine: 271 mg of 1,400 mg 19%
Leucine: 568 mg of 2,730 mg 21%
Lysine: 427 mg of 2,100 mg 20%
Methionine: 150 mg of 1,050 mg 14%
Phenylalanine: 275 mg of 1,750 mg 16%
Valine: 318 mg of 1,820 mg 17%
Histidine: 196 mg of 700 mg 28%

Fat type information

41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g

All nutrients for Tamale per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 153kcal 8% 59% 3.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 6.28g 15% 56% 2.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 6.12g 9% 46% 5.4 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2% 37% 31.2 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 15.02g N/A 38% 3.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 18.12g 6% 37% 1.6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 17mg 6% 44% 21.9 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.22mg 15% 54% 2.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 29mg 3% 44% 4.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 131mg 4% 75% 1.1 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 22mg 5% 54% 6.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0.99g N/A 66% 9.1 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.1g 12% 26% 1.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.06mg 7% 74% 2.3 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.48mg 13% 46% 4.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 12.27g 5% 93% 1.2 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 99mg 14% 64% 1.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 427mg 19% 24% 1.1 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0mg 0% 100% N/AKiwifruit
Selenium 6µg 11% 66%
Manganese 0.17mg 8% 53%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4% 72% 5.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6% 73% 1.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 10% 62% 6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4% 81% 5.5 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 11% 56% 1.2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 23% 48% 1.3 times less than PorkPork
Folate 15µg 4% 53% 4.1 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12% 43% 2.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 2.74g N/A 46% 3.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g N/A 54% 68.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0% 85% 5.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.24mg 0% 81% 3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0% 82% 3.4 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.57mg 0% 80% 4.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.43mg 0% 78% 1.1 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.15mg 0% 79% 1.6 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.28mg 0% 83% 2.4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.32mg 0% 82% 6.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.2mg 0% 80% 3.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.17g 0% 91% 34.7 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g N/A 92% 315.2 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
6%
Cholesterol 17mg
19%
Sodium 427mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 29mg 3%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 131mg 4%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Tamale nutrition infographic

Tamale nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

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