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 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 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. Derived from Tamarind Paste.
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 is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Tamarind is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Yes, Tamarind is gluten free.
100g of Tamarind contains 239 kcal, 2.8g protein, 62.5g carbohydrates, 0.6g fat, and 5.1g fiber.
Yes, Tamarind is vegan.
Yes, Tamarind is lactose free.