Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Tamarind lvs
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 81% |
| Calories | 80kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.9 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 13.9 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 11 mg/ 70mg (15%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 73 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 57 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Tamarind leaves (tamarind lvs) — a leafy, vegetable-like part of the tamarind plant, usually cooked as a side dish or mixed into meals.
Why it matters to health
Tamarind leaves are a good source of dietary fiber (about 7g per 100g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates with relatively low sugar (about 1.3g) and very low sodium (about 5mg), so they can fit well in everyday meals. With only about 1g total fat and 0mg cholesterol per 100g, they’re generally light and easy to pair with rice, fish, or other protein.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use tamarind leaves as a vegetable side:
- Start with about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (adjust based on your appetite and rice portion).
- Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) to balance the meal.
- If you’re cooking with bagoong, patis, or extra salt, go easy—choose lighter seasoning so the dish stays heart-friendly.
- Try adding to soups or ginisang dishes with lots of garlic/onion and minimal oil.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na baboy, Sinigang na hipon, Ginataang gulay, Ginisang kangkong, Tinola
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