Calories
12% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
6% RDI
Fat
0.3g sat fat
Carbs
23% RDI
Sugar
100% RDI
Fiber
17% RDI
Salt
1% RDI
Tamarind Paste is a tangy paste made from the pulp of the tamarind fruit, widely used across South and Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines as a souring and flavoring agent in sauces, marinades and chutneys. It is valued for its sweet‑tart depth and concentrated fruity aroma that brightens savory and sweet dishes alike. Nutritionally, Tamarind Paste is a concentrated plant product that contributes modest amounts of fiber — about 5.1g per 100g — along with small amounts of protein and very little fat. Because it’s a concentrated pulp, it also delivers a lot of natural sugars and is best used in small quantities to add flavor without excess calories. From a nutritional perspective, tamarind brings useful minerals such as magnesium and provides trace amounts of protein with a good amino‑acid balance for its category, but it’s primarily used as a flavoring rather than a source of macronutrients or antioxidants.
Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
Fair
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Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.
12% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
6% RDI
0.3g sat fat
23% RDI
100% RDI
17% RDI
1% RDI
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C- · 5.1 / 10
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Tamarind Paste is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Tamarind Paste is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Yes, Tamarind Paste is gluten free.
100g of Tamarind Paste contains 239 kcal, 2.8g protein, 62.5g carbohydrates, 0.6g fat, and 5.1g fiber.
Yes, Tamarind Paste is vegan.
Yes, Tamarind Paste is lactose free.