Calories in 1 Cup of Chicken Tamale
1 cup of chicken tamale (170 g) has 296 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 13 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 27 g of carbohydrates, a split of 17% protein, 47% fat and 36% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of chicken tamale has 222 and 1 1/2 cups of chicken tamale has 444 calories. Burning 296 calories takes about 53 minutes of brisk walking or 24 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Chicken Tamale calories by serving size
Common amounts of chicken tamale with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 87 | 3.7 g | 4.5 g | 7.9 g |
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 148 | 6.3 g | 7.7 g | 13 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 174 | 7.4 g | 9 g | 16 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 197 | 8.4 g | 10 g | 18 g |
| 1 chicken tamale | 140 g | 244 | 10 g | 13 g | 22 g |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 296 | 13 g | 15 g | 27 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 348 | 15 g | 18 g | 32 g |
| 2 chicken tamale | 280 g | 487 | 21 g | 25 g | 44 g |
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Chicken Tamale: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of chicken tamale?
1 cup of chicken tamale weighs about 170 g and has 296 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of chicken tamale?
1 cup of chicken tamale has 13 g of protein, which is 25% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of chicken tamale?
1 cup of chicken tamale has 27 g of carbohydrates, including 4.1 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars.
How much chicken tamale is 100 calories?
100 calories of chicken tamale is 57 g, about 1/2 chicken tamale.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708573. Original description: Tamale, chicken. Portion weights are USDA household measures.