Calories in Tamales

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (114.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 271.3
  • Total Fat 17.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 298.7 mg
  • Potassium 240.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 22.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 8.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 271.3 calories per serving (1 Serving (114.0g)), Tamales is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (17.0g, 56% of calories), including 5.0g of saturated fat.

📝 Ingredients

Corn Masa (stone Ground Corn, Water and Lime), Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese (cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (color)), Organic Corn, Olive Oil, Onions, Green Chiles (green Chiles, Water, Salt, Citric Acid and Trace Calcium Chloride), Red Peppers (red Bell Peppers, Citric Acid, Salt), Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion Powder, Chili Powder, Spices, Baking Powder, Citric Acid.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Tamales. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Tamales contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories271.3 kcal13.6%
Total Fat17.0 g22%
Saturated Fat5.0 g25%
Sodium298.7 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate22.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber4.0 g14%
Protein8.0 g16%
Potassium240.5 mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Tamales accounts for 13.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 56% of the calories.

Fat 56%
Carbs 32.2%
Fat 56% Carbs 32.2% Protein 11.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 271.3 calories in Tamales? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 20.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 46.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 29.7 min
HIIT 25.1 min
Chopping Wood 41.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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