1 tamale (~120 g) has about 240 calories.
Why estimates miss: Tamale is a multi-ingredient dish. The masa is enriched with lard, so tamales run higher in fat than they look. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
About 12% of the calories come from protein, 41% from carbs and 47% from fat. That works out to about 200 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tamale (~120 g) | 240 kcal | 7 g | 24 g | 12 g |
| 100 g | 200 kcal | 5.8 g | 20 g | 10 g |
| 200 g | 400 kcal | 11.7 g | 40 g | 20 g |
| Half serving | 120 kcal | 3.5 g | 12 g | 6 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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