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Tamarind pulp, flesh only

Tamarind pulp is the flesh of the tamarind fruit. The information here describes the pulp only, with the seeds and shell removed. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 65g per 100g, all recorded as sugars. It also contains 3.2g of protein and 0.3g of fat, and provides 1162 kJ of energy per 100g.

The sugar and energy content are worth noting for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. The pulp also contains iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Calcium is present too and contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

273 kcal

Energy

1162 kJ

Fat

0.3g

Carbohydrate

65g

of which sugars

65g

Protein

3.2g

Water

26g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

10µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

5mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.29mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.15mg

Niacin (B3)

1.4mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Calcium

110mg

Iron

4.2mg

Phosphorus

110mg

Potassium

100mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (No seeds or shell; 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