How many carbs are in tamales?
1 piece of tamales contains about 33.7g of carbohydrate, 27.9g net carbs after subtracting 5.8g of fiber, 11.7g of protein, and 285 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (186g) | 33.7g | 5.8g | 27.9g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 18.1g | 3.1g | 15g |
Net carbs in tamales
1 piece of tamales contains 27.9g of net carbs — total carbs (33.7g) minus dietary fiber (5.8g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for tamales (per 100g)
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 18.1g
- Dietary fiber: 3.1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 6.3g
- Fat: 6.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 167636). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in tamales?
1 piece of tamales contains about 33.7g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 5.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 27.9g.
How many net carbs are in tamales?
Net carbs in 1 piece of tamales are about 27.9g — that is total carbs (33.7g) minus dietary fiber (5.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is tamales good for diabetics?
Tamales contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is tamales keto-friendly?
Whether tamales fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 piece) provides about 27.9g of net carbs.