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Tamarind

Tamarind is a fruit with pulp inside a pod. The supplied data come from literature sources and do not specify whether the fruit is raw or processed. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 57g per 100g, alongside 2.3g of protein. It also provides minerals, including 92mg of magnesium and 600mg of potassium per 100g.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while magnesium and potassium support normal muscle and nerve function. The carbohydrate content is worth noting for people monitoring their carbohydrate intake, although a separate sugar value is not supplied. Tamarind pastes, sauces and other prepared products may contain added ingredients, so their composition can differ. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

238 kcal

Energy

1011 kJ

Graisse

0.3g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

57g

Protéines

2.3g

Sel

0.04g

Eau

36g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

2µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

3mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.29mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.1mg

Niacin (B3)

1.4mg

Vitamine B6

0.08mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Calcium

77mg

Fer

1.8mg

Magnésium

92mg

Phosphorus

94mg

Potassium

600mg

Sodium

15mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lectures complémentaires et références

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Historique de l'article

Les informations sur cette page sont rédigées et examinées par des cliniciens qualifiés.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine