Recipe:The Nutritional Fact of Tamarind

The nutritional value of raw tamarind per 100 grams is as follows:

  • Calories: 239 kcal
  • Protein: 2.8 g
  • Total Fat: 0.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.27 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Sugars: 57.4 g
  • Vitamins and Minerals:
  • Vitamin C: 3.5 mg (6% DV)
  • Vitamin A: 30 IU (1% DV)
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 0.428 mg (36% DV)
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 0.152 mg (12% DV)
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3): 1.938 mg (12% DV)
  • Vitamin B6: 0.066 mg (3% DV)
  • Folate: 14 µg (4% DV)
  • Pantothenic Acid: 0.143 mg (3% DV)
  • Calcium: 74 mg (7% DV)
  • Iron: 2.8 mg (16% DV)
  • Magnesium: 92 mg (23% DV)
  • Phosphorus: 113 mg (11% DV)
  • Potassium: 628 mg (18% DV)
  • Sodium: 28 mg (1% DV)
  • Zinc: 0.10 mg (1% DV)
  • Copper: 0.86 mg (43% DV)
  • Manganese: 0.34 mg (17% DV)
  • Selenium: 1.3 µg (2% DV)

Tamarind is high in calories and carbohydrates, particularly sugars, but it also provides a good amount of dietary fiber. It is rich in various vitamins and minerals, notably thiamin, magnesium, and potassium.