Tamarinds (Raw)
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Tamarinds (Raw) is primarily a carbohydrate source, delivering 62.5g of carbs with minimal fat at 0.6g per 100g. Tamarinds (Raw) packs 239 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 28mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Tamarinds (Raw) provides 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100g (18% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Tamarinds (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein4%2.8 g
- Fat2%0.6 g
- Carbs94%62.5 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 31.4 | G |
| Energy | 239 | KCAL |
| Protein | 2.8 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.60 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.5 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.1 | G |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.5 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.43 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.9 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 | MG |
| Folate, total | 14.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.10 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.8 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 74.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.8 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 92.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 113 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 628 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 28.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.10 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.09 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 1.3 | UG |
| Energy | 1000 | kJ |
| Ash | 2.7 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 14.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 14.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 8.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 18.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 30.0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.27 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.007 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.17 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.06 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.18 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.18 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.06 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.06 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.02 | G |
| Lysine | 0.14 | G |
| Methionine | 0.01 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fruit (3" x 1") (2g) | 5 | 0.1g | 0g | 1.3g |
| cup, pulp (120g) | 287 | 3.4g | 0.7g | 75g |
Scaled from Tamarinds (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Tamarinds (Raw) is a excellent source of Magnesium (22% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Tamarinds (Raw) is a good source of Fiber (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Tamarinds (Raw) is a good source of Iron (16% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Tamarinds (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
Dietary Considerations
With 628mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Tamarinds (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Tamarinds (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 28mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The high fiber (5.1g) and low fat profile makes Tamarinds (Raw) a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Potassium: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 167763.
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