Tamale nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
Tamales (Navajo)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Education:
General Medicine at YSMU
Carbs in Tamale
Tamale is a Mexicoamerican 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 compare the carb content of this food to the distribution of the other nutrients.
Macronutrients chart
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 sugars, composed of maltose, glucose, and fructose.
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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 bowel and cardiovascular health.
Fiber content ratio for Tamale
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.
Important nutritional characteristics for Tamale
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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82 (high)
Glycemic load
23 (high)
Calories
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)
Sodium
Fiber
Vitamin C
Carbs
Net carbs
Explanation: The given food contains more Sodium than 76% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Sodium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Fiber, Vitamin C, Carbs, and Net carbs.
Tamale Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
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Tamale Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
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:
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:
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
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 Orange
|
| Protein | 6.28g | 15% | 56% |
2.2 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 6.12g | 9% | 46% |
5.4 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | 37% |
31.2 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 15.02g | N/A | 38% |
3.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 18.12g | 6% | 37% |
1.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | 44% |
21.9 times less than Egg
|
| Iron | 1.22mg | 15% | 54% |
2.1 times less than Beef
|
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% | 44% |
4.3 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 131mg | 4% | 75% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | 54% |
6.4 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | 66% |
9.1 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | 26% |
1.3 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | 74% |
2.3 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 13% | 46% |
4.3 times less than Beef
|
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | 93% |
1.2 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 14% | 64% |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 427mg | 19% | 24% |
1.1 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 8% | 53% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | 66% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 72% |
5.3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | 73% |
1.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 10% | 62% |
6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | 81% |
5.5 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | 56% |
1.2 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | 48% |
1.3 times less than Pork
|
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | 53% |
4.1 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% | 43% |
2.5 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.74g | N/A | 46% |
3.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | N/A | 54% |
68.6 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 85% |
5.9 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | 81% |
3 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0% | 82% |
3.4 times less than Salmon
|
| Leucine | 0.57mg | 0% | 80% |
4.3 times less than Tuna
|
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | 78% |
1.1 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | 79% |
1.6 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0% | 83% |
2.4 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.32mg | 0% | 82% |
6.4 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | 80% |
3.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | 91% |
34.7 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.03g | N/A | 92% |
315.2 times less than Canola 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 ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
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
ⓘ
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.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
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.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
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.
Source
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.