Tamarind paste
Packaged product Fruits Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury's
Tamarind paste contains 193 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 22.5g, 1/4 jar (22.5 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits on FoodFactly, where the median is 275 kcal per 100 g across 27 products.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 193 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 44 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 26.5 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars L | 17.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 0.8 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.36 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.097 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 10 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 23.9 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 25.2 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 35.1 mg | 3% |
| Potassium L | 327 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Copper L | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Manganese L | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium L | 2 µg | 4% |
| Iodine L | 1 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 2%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 30%
- Alcohol 0.1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.8 gabove the median for fruits (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars17.9 gbelow the median for fruits (median 42 g)
- Fat5.1 gin the top quarter of fruits (median 0 g)
- Saturated fat0.9 gin the top quarter of fruits (median 0 g)
- Sodium44 mgabove the median for fruits (median 26 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.41 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.3 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 3.6 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 45.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 53.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.029 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00428156
- Quantity
- 90g
- Label serving
- 22.5g (1/4 Jar)
- Category
- Fruit pastes
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Tamarind Concentrate 45%, Water, White Wine Vinegar, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Rapeseed (canola) oilVinegar
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tamarind paste?
100 g of Tamarind paste has 193 kcal. Serving, 22.5g, 1/4 jar (22.5 g): about 43 kcal.
How much protein is in Tamarind paste?
Tamarind paste contains 0.8 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.18 g in serving, 22.5g, 1/4 jar (22.5 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits, that is above the median (median 0.5 g).
How many carbs are in Tamarind paste?
Tamarind paste has 26.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 17.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Tamarind paste?
Tamarind paste contains 5.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.9 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Tamarind paste contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (13% DV) and Vitamin E (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Tamarind paste?
100 g contains 44 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 2, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00428156. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 2, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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