How much fiber is in tamales?

One piece of Tamales has 5.8g of fiber, which is 19% of the recommended 30g daily intake. Per 100g, it contains 3.1g of fiber.

Is tamales high in fiber?

Tamales is an above-average source of fiber in american indian/alaska native foods, ranked #29 out of 73 foods in its category. Each serving provides 19% of your daily 30g fiber goal.

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Tamales

Tamales (Navajo)

19% daily fiber

5.8g of fiber per piece

Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 19%

Moderate fiber. You'd need 5.2 pieces to reach 30g — better as part of a mix.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

3.1g / 100g

3.1g total

Soluble/insoluble breakdown not available for this food

Per Serving

5.8g

1 piece

Calories

153kcal

per 100g

Fiber / 100cal

2.0g

satiety metric

Category Rank

#29/ 73

Top 40%

Rank in American Indian/Alaska Native Foods Top 40%

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Tamales & Fiber

A piece of tamales provides 5.8g of dietary fiber along with 153 calories per 100g. That's 2.0g of fiber per 100 calories — a moderate fiber-to-calorie ratio.

With 6.3g of protein per 100g, tamales also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.