Natural tamarind
Natural tamarind provides 267 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 75% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | 40 kcal | 336 −21% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 10 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g | 10 g | 4% | 54.5 +22% |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 5 g | 19.1 +75% | |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −9% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 3.9 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1675 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 6.7 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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Ingredients
100% tamarind
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (15 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0610395788966
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Natural tamarind?
Natural tamarind contains 267 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (15 g)).
How much sugar is in Natural tamarind?
Natural tamarind has 33.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Natural tamarind healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Natural tamarind vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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