Tamarind

Tamarind is a fruit with pulp inside a pod. The supplied data come from literature sources and do not specify whether the fruit is raw or processed. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 57g per 100g, alongside 2.3g of protein. It also provides minerals, including 92mg of magnesium and 600mg of potassium per 100g.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while magnesium and potassium support normal muscle and nerve function. The carbohydrate content is worth noting for people monitoring their carbohydrate intake, although a separate sugar value is not supplied. Tamarind pastes, sauces and other prepared products may contain added ingredients, so their composition can differ. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.