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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

Fat

0.3g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

57g

Proteine

2.3g

Sale

0.04g

Acqua

36g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

2µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

3mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.29mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.1mg

Niacin (B3)

1.4mg

Vitamina B6

0.08mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Calcio

77mg

Ferro

1.8mg

Magnesio

92mg

Phosphorus

94mg

Potassio

600mg

Sodio

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.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

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

Storia dell'articolo

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente