Tamale, Beef

Tamale, beef

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Tamale, beef's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

174 kcal Calories

15%

7.4 g Protein

15.8 g Carbs

12%

9.0 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 20/100

How many beneficial nutrients Tamale, beef delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Tamale, beef come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

174 kcal / serving

36% from carbs

Carbs 36%

15.8 g per serving
Fat 47%

9.0 g per serving
Protein 17%

7.4 g per serving

What Tamale, beef is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Vitamin C18% Selenium18% Protein15% Zinc11% Folate (B9)10% Phosphorus10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	15.8 g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.4 g	9%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	9.0 g	12%
Saturated Fat	2.7 g	13%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	102.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1,840.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	3.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	3.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	9.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	9.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	98.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	1,690.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	817.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	151.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	3,010.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	55.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1,840.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	34.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	2.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	2.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	7.4 g	15%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	12.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	16.4 mg	18%
Vitamin D	0.3 mcg	2%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	4%
Vitamin K	5.1 mcg	4%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	1.3 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	8%
Folate (B9)	39.0 mcg	10%
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg	5%
Choline	8.8 mg	2%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	75.0 mg	6%
Iron	0.9 mg	5%
Magnesium	26.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	120.0 mg	10%
Potassium	152.0 mg	3%
Sodium	473.0 mg	21%
Zinc	1.2 mg	11%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Selenium	9.8 mcg	18%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	20.0 mg	7%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	~	—

About Tamale, beef

The tamale is one of the oldest dishes in the Americas: a parcel of seasoned corn masa wrapped around a filling — here spiced beef — then steamed inside a corn husk until tender. Labor-intensive to make, they are a centerpiece of celebrations across Mexico and Central America.

At their heart is masa, a corn dough, which makes the wrapper a source of whole-grain carbohydrate, while the beef filling adds complete protein, iron and zinc. The fat used to enrich the masa, traditionally lard, contributes much of the roughly 175 calories per 100 grams.

Steamed rather than fried, a tamale is reasonably moderate for such a comforting food, especially next to salsa and a fresh side. The richness of the masa and the choice of filling are what move the numbers.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tamale, beef?

There are 174 calories in 100 g of Tamale, beef, or about 244 calories in 1 item, any size (140 g).

How much protein is in Tamale, beef?

Tamale, beef contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Tamale, beef?

Tamale, beef has 15.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Tamale, beef?

Tamale, beef provides 9.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Tamale, beef a good source of?

Tamale, beef is a good source of Vitamin C, Selenium, Protein, Zinc, Folate (B9) and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.