Calories in Tamarind
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Tamarind contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tamarind (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 other fruits and fruit salads 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 magnesium 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% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin 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% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 74 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 92 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus C | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 628 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper C | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Selenium 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 other fruits and fruit salads (median 1 g)
- Fiber5.1 gin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars38.8 gin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (median 12.5 g)
- Fat0.6 gabove the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.44 g)
- Saturated fat0.27 gabove the median for other fruits and fruit salads (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium28 mgin the top quarter of other fruits and fruit salads (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)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat 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 |
| Linoleic acid (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)
| Beta-carotene C | 18 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 31.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 14 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prune puree | 257 | 2.1 g | 65.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Raspberry juice concentrate | 221 | 3 g | 53.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Tamarinds, raw Raw | 239 | 2.8 g | 62.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked Dried or dry | 240 | 2.2 g | 63.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Prune, dried Dried or dry | 240 | 2.2 g | 63.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Cherries, maraschino | 165 | 0.22 g | 42 g | 0.21 g |
| Peaches, dried, sulfured, uncooked Dried or dry | 239 | 3.6 g | 61.3 g | 0.76 g |
| Peach, dried 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 tamarind (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 tamarind (2 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other fruits and fruit salads, 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), magnesium (22% DV), iron (16% DV), potassium (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 October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709269. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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