Tamarind · Tamarindus indica

Tamarind nectar, canned

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Tamarind nectar, canned Tamarinds, raw

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57 kcal Calories

0.1 g Protein

14.7 g Carbs

0.1 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 16/100

How many beneficial nutrients Tamarind nectar, canned delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Tamarind nectar, canned come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

57 kcal / serving

98% from carbs

Carbs 98%

14.7 g per serving
Fat 2%

0.1 g per serving
Protein 1%

0.1 g per serving

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	14.7 g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g	2%
Starch	0.0 g	—
Total Sugars	12.7 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	5.9 g	—
Fructose	6.1 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.6 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.1 g	0%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	0.1 g	0%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	7.1 mg	8%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	0%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	0%
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	0%
Folate (B9)	1.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.0 mg	1%
Choline	1.3 mg	0%
Betaine	0.1 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	10.0 mg	1%
Iron	0.8 mg	4%
Magnesium	4.0 mg	1%
Phosphorus	2.0 mg	0%
Potassium	27.0 mg	1%
Sodium	7.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.0 mg	0%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.0 mg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.1 g	—

About Tamarind nectar, canned

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is the sticky, sweet-and-sour pulp found inside the brown, brittle pods of a tall tropical tree native to Africa and now grown across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Its name comes from Arabic words meaning Indian date, a nod to the ripe pulp's tangy, fruity, almost date-like tartness, which owes its sourness to natural tartaric acid and lends a signature note to cooking around the globe.

Tamarind is the backbone of pad thai, the souring agent in Indian chutneys, curries, and sambar, a key ingredient in Worcestershire and many barbecue sauces, and the base of refreshing aguas frescas as well as tangy Thai and Mexican candies. It supplies fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. Tamarind is sold as whole pods, pressed seedless blocks of pulp, and ready-made concentrate or paste, and the blocks are soaked in hot water and strained to draw out the tart liquid, while sweeter dessert varieties are eaten straight from the pod.

Store tamarind pulp or paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where its natural acidity helps it keep for a very long time.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.