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Tamarind leaves, fresh

Tamarind leaves are the leaves of the tamarind tree and are used as a herb in cooking. The information here describes fresh leaves. They provide carbohydrate and protein, along with minerals including calcium and iron. Per 100g, fresh tamarind leaves contain 18g of carbohydrate, 5.8g of protein, 300mg of calcium and 5.2mg of iron.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Iron from plant foods is generally absorbed less readily than iron from animal sources. The amounts of nutrients consumed depend on how much is eaten. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

115 kcal

Energy

486 kJ

Fat

2.1g

Carbohydrate

18g

Protein

5.8g

Water

71g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

42µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

3mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.24mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.1mg

Niacin (B3)

4.1mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Calcium

300mg

Iron

5.2mg

Magnesium

71mg

Phosphorus

81mg

Copper

2.1mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published