Tamarinds, raw

Nutrition Facts — per 100g & per serving (1 medium)

Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (2018). FDC ID: 167763. CC0 1.0.

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per Serving	% DV*	vs Fruits and Fruit Juices Avg
Calories	239.0kcal	286.8kcal	14%	↑ higher than cat avg
Total Fat	0.6g	0.7g	1%	≈ cat average
Saturated Fat	0.3g	0.3g	2%	↑ higher than cat avg
Total Carbs	62.5g	75.0g	25%	↑ higher than cat avg
Fiber	5.1g	6.1g	24%	↑ higher than cat avg
Total Sugar	38.8g	46.6g	93%	↑ higher than cat avg
Protein	2.8g	3.4g	7%	↑ higher than cat avg
Sodium	28.0mg	33.6mg	1%	↑ higher than cat avg

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Individual needs vary. Last reviewed: 2026-08-19.

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Quick Comparison — Tamarinds vs Fruits and Fruit Juices Average

Compared to the average food in Fruits and Fruit Juices: Calories — 239 vs avg 87 · Carbs — 62.5g vs avg 21.6g · Fiber — 5.1g vs avg 2.5g · Protein — 2.8g vs avg 0.9g · Fat — 0.6g vs avg 0.6g · Sodium — 28mg vs avg 17mg

Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.