Nutrition facts · Sauces and condiments
Calories in Tamarind
Raw tamarind has 239 calories per 100 g, and 1 cup of pulp (120 g) has 287 calories. Almost all of those calories come from carbohydrates, with 62.5 g of carbs per 100 g, including 38.8 g of sugar, while protein and fat are low.
Calories come from: Carbs 94% · Fat 2% · Protein 4%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 239 kcal | 2.8 g | 62.5 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup, pulp | 120 g | 287 kcal | 3.4 g | 75 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 fruit (3" x 1") | 2 g | 5 kcal | 0.1 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 239 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.5 g |
| of which sugars | 38.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| of which saturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 28 mg |
What changes the calories
- The shell, seeds and fibrous strings are not eaten, so weighing whole pods overstates how much pulp you actually consume.
- Tamarind paste and concentrate often have water removed or added, so their calories per gram can differ from raw pulp.
- Sweetened tamarind products such as candies, chutneys and drinks add the calories of the added sugar.
- Tamarind is usually eaten in small amounts as a souring ingredient, so a spoonful in a sauce adds far fewer calories than a cup of pulp.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh the pulp after removing the shell and seeds, and log that weight rather than the whole pod.
- If you use a packaged paste, concentrate or sweetened sauce, check its label or log a matching product instead of raw tamarind.
- Snap a photo of your tamarind dish in BerryFit, then adjust the portion so the tamarind and any added sugar are counted.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one tamarind pod?
One small fruit (3" x 1", about 2 g of edible pulp) has about 5 calories. Larger pods yield more pulp and more calories, so weighing the pulp gives the best estimate.
Is tamarind high in sugar?
Raw tamarind has 38.8 g of sugar per 100 g, out of 62.5 g of total carbs. Sweetened tamarind candies and drinks contain extra added sugar on top of this.
How much protein and fat does tamarind have?
Per 100 g, raw tamarind has 2.8 g of protein and 0.6 g of fat, so it is mostly a carbohydrate food.
Does tamarind have fiber?
Yes, raw tamarind has 5.1 g of fiber per 100 g.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Tamarinds, raw, FDC ID 167763); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
