Fruits & juices

Tamarinds, raw

FDC 167763cup, pulp (120 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 33 · -48 vs Fruits & juices median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Tamarinds, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 33 of 100. Within fruits & juices it ranks 50 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (22% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (18% DV), a good source of iron (16% DV). Most of its 239 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (38.8 g per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.8 g · 4%Carb 62.5 g · 94%Fat 0.6 g · 2%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories239 kcal12%
Total fat0.6 g1%
Saturated fat0.27 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium28 mg1%
Carbohydrate63 g23%
Dietary fiber5.1 g18%
Sugars39 g
Protein2.8 g6%
Potassium628 mg13%
Calcium74 mg6%
Iron2.8 mg16%
Magnesium92 mg22%
Vitamin C3.5 mg4%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167763

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium22% DV
Dietary fiber18% DV
Iron16% DV
Potassium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fruits & juices median

Nutrient density33 vs 81 median
Protein / 100 g2.8 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g5.1 vs 2 median
Sodium / 100 g28 vs 3 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Mango nectar, cannedDensity 36 vs 33Pears, rawDensity 37 vs 33Jackfruit, rawDensity 38 vs 33

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