Tamarind Nutrition facts
Tamarind
Sweet and tangy, tamarind is one of the widely used spice-condiments found in every South-Asian kitchen!
Botanically, the tree is among the large tropical trees belonging to the family of Fabaceae, in the genus: Tamarindus. Scientific name: Tamarindus indica.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 239 Kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.50 g | 40% |
| Protein | 2.80 g | 5% |
| Total Fat | 0.60 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 13% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 14 µg | 3.5% |
| Niacin | 1.938 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.143 mg | 3% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.066 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin | 0.428 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 30 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 74 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.86 mg | 9.5% |
| Iron | 2.80 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 92 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.10 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 18 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 0 µg | -- |