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Pork Tamales

Pork Tamales

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Pork tamales are a traditional Mesoamerican dish featuring seasoned shredded pork wrapped in masa (corn dough) and steamed in corn husks. The masa, often enriched with lard or oil, provides a soft, dense texture and carbohydrate base, while the tender pork filling contributes lean protein. Typically seasoned with chili peppers and spices, these handheld meals are culturally significant in Latin American cuisine and often served with salsa or crema for added flavor complexity.

Macro Impact

A 1 tamale serving contains 261 calories, 11g protein, 24g carbs, and 14g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tamale (150 g)
Amount per serving
Calories261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g
17%
Saturated Fat4g
20%
Trans Fat0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat3g
Monounsaturated Fat5g
Cholesterol30mg
10%
Sodium710mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate24g
9%
Dietary Fiber4g
13%
Total Sugars0.7g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein11g
Vitamin D0.5mcg
2%
Calcium113mg
9%
Iron1mg
7%
Potassium228mg
5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
24 / 275 g
9%
Fiber
4 / 28 g
13%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
14 / 78 g
17%
Monounsaturated
5 / 31 g
16%
Polyunsaturated
3 / 23 g
13%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
17%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
30 / 300 g
10%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
3%
Omega 6
3 / 19 g
15%
Omega 9
5 g
Protein
Protein
11 / 80 g
14%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
9%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
25%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
26%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
31%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
22%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
19%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
34%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
30%
Valine
0 / 2 g
22%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
5%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
6%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
13%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
11%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
15%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
7%
Folate
75 / 400 mcg
19%
Vitamin A
18 / 800 mcg
2%
Vitamin C
25 / 83 mg
30%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
3%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
5%
Vitamin K
8 / 105 mcg
7%
Minerals
Calcium
113 / 1k mg
11%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
8%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
10%
Magnesium
39 / 370 mg
11%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
14%
Phosphorous
180 / 700 mg
26%
Potassium
228 / 3k mg
8%
Selenium
15 / 55 mcg
27%
Sodium
710 / 2.3k mg
31%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
19%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
99 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
13 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 334628.
  2. 2.Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 168067.
  3. 3.Tamale, pork. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 502147.

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