Tamarind Nutrition

Tamarind

The tamarind tree produces pod-like fruit, which contain an edible pulp that is used in cuisines around the world. Other uses of the pulp include traditional medicine and metal polish.

The wood can be used for woodworking, and tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds. Because of the tamarind's many uses, cultivation has spread around the world in tropical and subtropical zones.

Tamarind Nutrition

Nutritional value per 100 g 

• Energy 239 kcal (1,000 kJ)
• Carbohydrates -  62.5 g
• Sugars - 57.4
• Dietary fiber - 5.1 g
• Fat - 0.6 g
• Protein - 2.8 g

Vitamins

• Thiamine (B1) - (37%) 0.428 mg
• Riboflavin (B2) - (13%) 0.152 mg
• Niacin (B3) - (13%) 1.938 mg
• Pantothenic acid (B5) - (3%) 0.143 mg
• Vitamin B6 - (5%) 0.066 mg
• Folate (B9) - (4%) 14 μg
• Choline - (2%) 8.6 mg
• Vitamin C - (4%) 3.5 mg
• Vitamin E - (1%) 0.1 mg
• Vitamin K - (3%) 2.8 μg

Minerals

• Calcium - (7%) 74 mg
• Iron - (22%) 2.8 mg
• Magnesium - (26%) 92 mg
• Phosphorus - (16%) 113 mg
• Potassium - (13%) 628 mg
• Sodium - (2%) 28 mg
• Zinc - (1%)