Tamales
Tamales offer a delicious and nourishing option, high in protein which supports muscle health. With moderate fat content and a good amount of dietary fiber, they aid in balanced digestion. They are also a valuable source of minerals like phosphorus and potassium, essential for energy and electrolyte balance. Their vitamin content, particularly vitamins A and C, helps provide a well-rounded and tasty nutrition.
Macro Impact
A Serving (140 g) of Tamales contains 244 calories, 10.4 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates, and 12.7 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 244 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace43 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace62 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort32 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort23 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace31 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)22 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (140 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates22 / 313 g(7%)
- Dietary Fiber3 / 38 g(8%)
- Soluble Fiber1 g
- Insoluble Fiber2 g
- Total Sugars2 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates17 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat12.7 / 83 g(15%)
- Saturated Fat4 / 25 g(16%)
- Trans Fat0.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g
- Cholesterol35 / 300 mg(12%)
- Omega-30.1 g
- Omega-62.5 g
- Omega-96 g
- Oleic Acid6 g
- Capric Acid0.05 g
- Erucic Acid0.01 g
- Lauric Acid0.1 g
- Stearic Acid0.5 g
- Caprylic Acid0.05 g
- Linoleic Acid2.4 g
- Myristic Acid1 g
- Palmitic Acid2.5 g
- Linolenic Acid0.1 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.2 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.05 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.01 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.2 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.01 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.01 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.15 g
Protein
- Protein10.4 / 56 g(19%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.64 g
- Serine0.5 g
- Valine0.57 g
- Alanine0.78 g
- Cystine0.07 g
- Cysteine0.14 g
- Proline0.64 g
- Taurine20 mg
- Arginine0.71 g
- Histidine0.28 g
- Threonine0.43 g
- Isoleucine0.5 g
- Methionine0.21 g
- Tryptophan0.14 g
- Glutamic Acid1.4 g
- Aspartic Acid1.1 g
- Phenylalanine0.43 g
- Glycine0.71 g
- Leucine0.78 g
- Tyrosine0.36 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A50 / 900 ug(6%)
- Vitamin C4 / 90 mg(4%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.5 / 15 mg(3%)
- Vitamin K0.3 / 120 ug(0%)
- Vitamin B60.15 / 1.3 mg(12%)
- Vitamin B120.5 / 2.4 ug(21%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.15 / 1.2 mg(12%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.2 / 1.3 mg(15%)
- Niacin (B3)2 / 16 mg(13%)
- Folate25 / 400 ug(6%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 / 5 mg(10%)
- Biotin2 / 30 ug(7%)
- Choline25 / 550 mg(5%)
Minerals
- Calcium50 / 1,000 mg(5%)
- Iron1.5 / 8 mg(19%)
- Magnesium30 / 420 mg(7%)
- Phosphorus150 / 700 mg(21%)
- Potassium300 / 3,400 mg(9%)
- Sodium550 / 2,300 mg(24%)
- Zinc2 / 11 mg(18%)
- Copper0.1 / 0.9 mg(11%)
- Manganese0.3 / 2.3 mg(13%)
- Selenium15 / 55 ug(27%)
- Iodine5 / 150 ug(3%)
- Chromium2 / 35 ug(6%)
- Molybdenum10 / 45 ug(22%)
- Chloride850 / 2,300 mg(37%)
Other
- Water60 / 3,700 g(2%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

