Tamales

Q: How many calories in 4 oz of tamales?

About 190 calories, with roughly 14.9g of protein. 4 oz weighs about 113g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

One food. Every number that matters.

168

cal per 100 g

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= 4.0 oz

Calories

190

Protein

14.9g

Carbs

20.7g

Fat

5.3g

Protein 31% Carbs 43% Fat 25%

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Tamales: 168 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 168 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber3.3 g12%

Sugar1.57 g—

Saturated fat1.383 g7%

Cholesterol27 mg9%

Sodium298 mg13%

Potassium250 mg5%

Calcium18 mg1%

Iron0.66 mg4%

Magnesium35 mg8%

Zinc1.27 mg12%

Vitamin E1.11 mg7%

Vitamin A81 mcg9%

Vitamin B60.262 mg15%

Vitamin B120.22 mcg9%

Niacin2.823 mg18%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Black Bear

13 fewer calories per 100g · +7g protein.

Cal155 Protein20.1 g Fat8.3 g

Walrus

31 more calories per 100g · +6g protein.

Cal199 Protein19.2 g Fat13.6 g

Walrus

43 fewer calories per 100g · +8g protein.

Cal125 Protein21 g Fat3 g

Common questions

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How many calories in 4 oz of tamales?

About 190 calories, with roughly 14.9g of protein. 4 oz weighs about 113g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is tamales actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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