Tamales has an estimated glycemic index of 55 (range 50 to 62), which is low, and a glycemic load of 15 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 tamale (approximately 100 g)) at 200 calories, with 5 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat.
Mexican cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 tamale (approximately 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Typical ingredients: masa harina (corn flour), water, vegetable oil, salt, filling (e.g., shredded chicken, cheese, or vegetables), corn husks (for wrapping)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Enchilada | 14 | 350 |
| Beef Tacos | 14 | 400 |
| Chalupa | 14 | 250 |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 14 | 350 |
| Chiles En Nogada | 13 | 450 |
NutriOptio estimates 200 calories in one serving (1 tamale (approximately 100 g)) of a typical tamales recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 15, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical tamales B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical tamales in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
