We are reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more
Nutritional Profile of Tamales (Navajo) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 70 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Tamales (Navajo).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Myristoleic Acid (14:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Maltose (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (American Indian/Alaska Native Foods) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Myristoleic Acid (14:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Maltose (Carbohydrates)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Tamales (Navajo)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Tamales (Navajo)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Tamales (Navajo)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Tamales (Navajo)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Tamales (Navajo)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Tamales (Navajo)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Tamales (Navajo)
In food category: American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
| Carbohydrates (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 31 | 1204 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.1 g | 878.8 mg | 30 | 219 |
| Fructose | 170 mg | 48.2 mg | 25 | 386 |
| Glucose | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 25 | 383 |
| Maltose | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 8 | 192 |
| Starch | 12.3 g | 3.5 g | 20 | 307 |
| Sucrose | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 19 | 410 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 990 mg | 280.7 mg | 33 | 1577 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.7 g | 776.8 mg | 23 | 1400 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 688 mg | 195 mg | 50 | 1829 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.4 g | 680.4 mg | 21 | 1349 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.1 g | 1.7 g | 46 | 1136 |
| Saturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 15 | 219 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 12 | 264 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 165 mg | 46.8 mg | 18 | 985 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 15 | 1159 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 13 | 152 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 743 mg | 210.6 mg | 8 | 952 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 46 mg | 13 mg | 5 | 144 |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 6 | 165 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.4 g | 691.7 mg | 13 | 1416 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 188 mg | 53.3 mg | 24 | 795 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 31 | 447 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 17 | 459 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 30 | 281 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 646 mg | 183.1 mg | 21 | 1752 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 38 | 927 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 422 mg | 119.6 mg | 28 | 558 |
| Arginine | 391 mg | 110.8 mg | 28 | 613 |
| Aspartic Acid | 556 mg | 157.6 mg | 29 | 561 |
| Cystine | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 28 | 413 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1 g | 292 mg | 31 | 539 |
| Glycine | 384 mg | 108.9 mg | 29 | 637 |
| Histidine | 196 mg | 55.6 mg | 31 | 813 |
| Isoleucine | 271 mg | 76.8 mg | 33 | 758 |
| Leucine | 568 mg | 161 mg | 29 | 539 |
| Lysine | 427 mg | 121.1 mg | 28 | 590 |
| Methionine | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 33 | 800 |
| Phenylalanine | 275 mg | 78 mg | 30 | 778 |
| Proline | 382 mg | 108.3 mg | 30 | 732 |
| Serine | 273 mg | 77.4 mg | 30 | 810 |
| Threonine | 239 mg | 67.8 mg | 32 | 774 |
| Tryptophan | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 32 | 413 |
| Tyrosine | 204 mg | 57.8 mg | 28 | 836 |
| Valine | 318 mg | 90.2 mg | 27 | 733 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 101 | 992 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, food | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 19 | 274 |
| Folate, total | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 21 | 376 |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 450.8 µg | 68 | 1372 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 205 µg | 58.1 µg | 56 | 980 |
| Riboflavin | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 76 | 731 |
| Thiamin | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 54 | 834 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.2 µg | 39 | 674 |
| Vitamin B6 | 143 µg | 40.5 µg | 49 | 838 |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 481.9 µg | 29 | 606 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 43 | 518 |
| Copper, Cu | 63 µg | 17.9 µg | 58 | 786 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg | 345.9 µg | 79 | 799 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 40 | 328 |
| Manganese, Mn | 174 µg | 49.3 µg | 40 | 856 |
| Phosphorus, P | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 79 | 565 |
| Potassium, K | 131 mg | 37.1 mg | 69 | 767 |
| Selenium, Se | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 52 | 633 |
| Sodium, Na | 427 mg | 121.1 mg | 13 | 722 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 mg | 419.6 µg | 40 | 765 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 50 | 364 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 68.1 g | 19.3 g | 73 | 1093 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.4 g | 388.4 mg | 56 | 523 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 153 kcal | 43.4 kcal | 60 | 535 |
| KJ (Energy) | 639 kj | 181.2 kj | 68 | 552 |
Foods Available Online
We searched Amazon for "Tamales" and found these products.
You can click on an image or the link below for further details of each product (#ad).
Showing top 3 of the hundreds of products available. Follow this link to explore the rest on Amazon (#ad).
Common Serving Sizes Of Tamales (Navajo)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Piece | 186.0 g | 6.6 oz |
1 Similar American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
Explore the nutrient content of similar american indian/alaska native foods below by clicking on their names.
Similar American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 1 - 1
Click on the food to explore all the other nutrients it contains.
| Tamales | No of Nutrients |
(Masa & Pork Filling, Hopi) | 89 |
Recommended High Quality Supplements
Choosing a high quality supplement can be quite tricky.
You have to know what to look for and it takes a lot of work to go through the myriad of available products.
We have a whole category dedicated to supplement recommendations that you can use if you're in need of high quality supplements.
We update/review our recommendations several times per year.
Get In Touch With Us!
We welcome each and every question, comment or suggestion you might have about our site! No matter how small, trivial or complicated you think it might be.
We use your questions, comments or suggestions to update and add to our content.
Please don't hesitate to Contact Us and let us know what's on your mind.
Healthy wishes from us at,
