Calories in Tamarind
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Tamarind contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tamarindo (2 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas on FoodFactly, where the median is 74 kcal per 100 g across 39 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 22% of the Daily Value for magnesio and 16% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,6 g | 0,8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 28 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 62,5 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5,1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars C | 38,8 g | |
| Protein C | 2,8 g | 6% |
| Vitamina A C | 2 µg | 0,2% |
| Vitamina C C | 3,5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,1 mg | 0,7% |
| Vitamina K C | 2,8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,43 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1,9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8,6 mg | 2% |
| Calcio C | 74 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2,8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesio C | 92 mg | 22% |
| Fósforo C | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potasio C | 628 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 0,1 mg | 0,9% |
| Copper C | 0,086 mg | 10% |
| Selenio C | 1,3 µg | 2% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein2,8 gin the top quarter of otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 1 g)
- Fiber5,1 gin the top quarter of otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 1,8 g)
- Sugars38,8 gin the top quarter of otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 12,5 g)
- Fat0,6 gabove the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 0,44 g)
- Saturated fat0,27 gabove the median for otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium28 mgin the top quarter of otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water31,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,18 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,059 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,059 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,17 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 18 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 31,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 14 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prune puré | 257 | 2,1 g | 65,1 g | 0,2 g |
| Concentro de jugo de frambuesa | 221 | 3 g | 53,2 g | 1,3 g |
| Tamarinds, crudo Raw | 239 | 2,8 g | 62,5 g | 0,6 g |
| Plums, secos (prunes), no cocido Dried or dry | 240 | 2,2 g | 63,9 g | 0,38 g |
| Prune, seca Dried or dry | 240 | 2,2 g | 63,9 g | 0,38 g |
| Cerezas, maraschino | 165 | 0,22 g | 42 g | 0,21 g |
| Peaches, seca, sulfuro, no cocido Dried or dry | 239 | 3,6 g | 61,3 g | 0,76 g |
| Peach, seca Dried or dry | 239 | 3,6 g | 61,3 g | 0,76 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tamarind?
100 g of tamarind has 239 kcal. 1 tamarindo (2 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in tamarind?
Tamarind contains 2,8 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,056 g in 1 tamarindo (2 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other otras frutas y ensaladas de frutas, that is among the highest quarter (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in tamarind?
Tamarind has 62,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5,1 g of fiber and 38,8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tamarind?
Tamarind contains 0,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,27 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tamarind contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (36% DV), magnesio (22% DV), iron (16% DV), potasio (13% DV) and Niacin (B3) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tamarind?
100 g contains 28 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709269. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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