What is Tamarind? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Tamarind?

Tamarind is a pod that grows on tamarind trees. The pod is large, brown and long, a lot like a bean pod. In fact the tamarind tree is a leguminous tree. Inside the pods are an edible pulp. This pulp is mashed into a paste and has a dark brown-red color. It is thick and sticky. The sour and sweet flavor of tamarind is intensely strong and often an acquired taste. It is used in sauces, soups, curries and many other dishes.

What does Tamarind Taste Like?

Sweet

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Tamarind Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (pulp)120g

Cup (pulp) Tamarind

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	287kcal	14%
Fats	1g	4%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	76g	72%
Sugars	47g	269%
Fiber	6g	57%
Proteins	4g	15%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	34mg	4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Tamarind?

1 Cup (pulp) of Tamarind contains 4 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Tamarind?

1 Cup (pulp) of Tamarind contains 76 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Tamarind?

1 Cup (pulp) of Tamarind contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tamarind?

1 Cup (pulp) of Tamarind contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (pulp) of Tamarind?

There are 287 calories in 1 Cup (pulp) of Tamarind.

How many calories are in 1 Fruit of Tamarind?

There are 5 calories in 1 Fruit of Tamarind.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Tamarind?

There are 68 calories in 1 oz of Tamarind.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Tamarind?

There are 1084 calories in 1 pound of Tamarind.