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Tamarind, unripe Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 40%
Calories 77kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.14 g/ 20g (0.7%)
low
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
free
Unsaturated Fat
0.12 g
Total Carbohydrates
17.7 g/ 348g (5%)
Protein
0.9 g/ 71g (1%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
20 mg/ 70mg (28%)
source
Vitamin B1
0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%)
Vitamin B2
0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%)
Vitamin B3
0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%)

Minerals

Calcium
68 mg/ 750mg (9%)
Iron
0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%)
Phosphorus
29 mg/ 700mg (4%)
Sodium
3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%)
free
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Tamarind (unripe) — a sour fruit used as a flavoring for drinks and savory dishes. In Filipino cooking, it’s often turned into tamarind paste or broth to give that tangy taste.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Tamarind (unripe) is low in fat and cholesterol, so it won’t add much to your daily saturated fat intake. It also provides carbohydrates for energy, and it has a small amount of sodium. Because it’s naturally sour, it can help make meals flavorful without needing too much added salt or sugar—good for keeping your overall meals balanced (especially if you’re having it with rice or noodles).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use tamarind as a flavor booster for sinigang, sauces, and drinks—start with a small amount, then adjust to taste.
  • If you’re making drinks, avoid adding extra sugar; let the natural sourness do the work.
  • Pair it with a complete meal: add lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and vegetables plus a sensible rice portion for your 3 full meals.
  • For snacks, keep tamarind-based items (like drinks) to a small serving size so they don’t replace balanced snacks like fruit or nuts.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na baboy, Sinigang na hipon, Tamarind-based drinks (salabat/tamarind juice style), Ginataang gulay with tamarind twist, Paksiw with tamarind sauce
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