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Tamarind calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of tamarind contains 239 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 62.5 g of carbohydrate and 0.6 g of fat. It provides 5.1 g of fiber and 38.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 4% Carbs 94% Fat 2%
How tamarind compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fruit in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind | 239 kcal | 2.8 g | 62.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Dried apricots | 241 kcal | 3.4 g | 62.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Prunes, dried | 240 kcal | 2.2 g | 63.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Figs, dried | 249 kcal | 3.3 g | 63.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Apple, dried | 243 kcal | 0.9 g | 65.9 g | 0.3 g |
Nutrition facts for tamarind
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 239 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62.5 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Sugar | 38.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in tamarind
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.43 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 92 mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 9% |
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Calories in common tamarind servings
How many calories in a portion of tamarind — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fruit (2 g) | 4.8 kcal | 0.1 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 239 kcal | 3 g | 63 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup, pulp (120 g) | 287 kcal | 3 g | 75 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tamarind?
Tamarind has 239 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in tamarind?
Tamarind contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in tamarind?
Tamarind contains 38.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does tamarind have?
Tamarind has 5.1 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these tamarind calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #167763 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
