Tamales (navajo)
SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference DataStandard Reference Legacy database is a comprehensive compilation of nutrient data maintained by the USDA. It covers a wide range of foods with reliable reference values.Tamales (Navajo)
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (6.3g), fat (6.1g), and carbohydrates (18.1g) per 100g. At 153 calories per 100g, Tamales (navajo) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is notably high at 427mg per 100g (19% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Fiber content sits at 3.1g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Tamales (navajo) delivers meaningful amounts of 7 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein17%6.3 g
- Fat36%6.1 g
- Carbs47%18.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 68.1 | G |
| Energy | 153 | KCAL |
| Protein | 6.3 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.1 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.1 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0.99 | G |
| Cholesterol | 17.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.7 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.05 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.14 | MG |
| Folate, total | 15.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.54 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 | MG |
| Calcium, Ca | 29.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 99.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 131 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 427 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.17 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 6.0 | UG |
| Energy | 639 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.4 | G |
| Sucrose | 0.40 | G |
| Glucose | 0.21 | G |
| Fructose | 0.17 | G |
| Lactose | 0 | G |
| Maltose | 0.22 | G |
| Galactose | 0 | G |
| Starch | 12.3 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.20 | MG |
| Folate, food | 15.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 | IU |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.4 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.17 | G |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.4 | G |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.06 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.74 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.7 | G |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.04 | G |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.19 | G |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.05 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.4 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.69 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.65 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.05 | G |
| Threonine | 0.24 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.27 | G |
| Leucine | 0.57 | G |
| Lysine | 0.43 | G |
| Methionine | 0.15 | G |
| Cystine | 0.08 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 | G |
| Valine | 0.32 | G |
| Arginine | 0.39 | G |
| Histidine | 0.20 | G |
| Alanine | 0.42 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.56 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 1.0 | G |
| Glycine | 0.38 | G |
| Proline | 0.38 | G |
| Serine | 0.27 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| piece (186g) | 285 | 11.7g | 11.4g | 33.7g |
Scaled from Tamales (navajo)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Tamales (navajo) is a good source of Sodium (19% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
- Tamales (navajo) is a good source of Protein (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Tamales (navajo) is a good source of Zinc (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Tamales (navajo) is a good source of Fiber (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
Dietary Considerations
At 427mg of sodium per 100g, Tamales (navajo) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top 17% (#1,405 of 8,262)
- Sodium: top 20% (#1,652 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 167636.
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