Are tamales keto?
Tamales
Not keto No — tamales are not keto-friendly.
The masa (corn dough) wrapped around the filling gives one pork tamale about 19 g net carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 tamale · 142 g- Net carbs
- 19g
- Calories
- 247kcal
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 13g
- Total carbs
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 3.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 95%
0.9× the daily limit
About 37.3 g of tamales adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 26% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 247 kcal | 174 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 16 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Net carbs | 19 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 9 g |
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Better keto swaps for tamales
Keto substitutes for tortillas & wraps 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Are tamales keto?
No — tamales are not keto-friendly. The masa (corn dough) wrapped around the filling gives one pork tamale about 19 g net carbs.
How many net carbs are in tamales?
1 tamale (142 g) of tamales has about 19 g net carbs (22 g total carbs minus 3.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 13 g net carbs.
How much tamales can I eat on keto?
About 37.3 g of tamales adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 26% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 95% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for tamales?
Try pork shoulder, enchilada sauce. See our full guide: keto substitutes for tortillas & wraps.
