Tamarinds, raw
FDC 167763cup, pulp (120 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 33 · -48 vs Fruits & juices medianRaw tamarind pulp scores 33 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band ranking it 50th of 60 fruits and juices, though it is far from nutrient-empty. It carries an excellent 22% DV of magnesium and a good 18% DV of dietary fiber per 100 grams, both notable for a fruit.
Tamarind pulp is prized in cooking for its sour-sweet punch, used to sour pad thai sauce, chutneys, candies, and tamarind agua fresca. A one cup serving of the fresh pulp is intensely flavored so most recipes use it sparingly, but it also carries 38.8 grams of sugar per 100 grams, one of the higher sugar counts among common fruits.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 239 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 63 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Sugars | 39 g | |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 92 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 287 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 0.72 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.1 g | 22% |
| Sugars | 47 g | |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 110 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 2.4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167763Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fruits & juices median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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