Tamarind Calories & Nutrition (इमली)

Tamarind has 43 calories per 1 tbsp (287 kcal per 100 g)

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43 kcal

Tamarind Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Tamarind broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 tsp 5 g 14 kcal 0.1 g 3.4 g 0 g
1 tbsp standard 15 g 43 kcal 0.4 g 10.1 g 0 g
100 g 100 g 287 kcal 2.7 g 67.3 g 0 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Tamarind (per 1 tbsp)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 43 kcal 287 kcal 2%
Protein 0.4 g 2.7 g 1%
Carbohydrates 10.1 g 67.3 g 3%
Fat 0 g 0 g 0%
Fiber 0.8 g 5.3 g 3%
Sugar 7.9 g 52.7 g 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.4 g · 4%
Carbs 10.1 g · 96%
Fat 0 g · 0%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 43 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 9 min
Cycling 6 min
Running 5 min
Yoga 12 min

Is Tamarind good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Tamarind carries roughly 287 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 5.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Tamarind good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Tamarind provides about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 0.9 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Tamarind

Eat the whole fruit instead of juice to keep the fibre and stay full longer. Works well as a mid-morning or evening snack.

About Tamarind

Sour tamarind pulp used in sambar, rasam and chutneys.

Frequently asked questions about Tamarind

1 tbsp tamarind (15 g) contains approximately 43 calories, along with 0.4 g protein, 10.1 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

1 tbsp imli (15 g) mein lagbhag 43 calorie aur 0.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 10.1 g carbs aur 0 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 बड़ा चम्मच इमली (15 ग्राम) में लगभग 43 कैलोरी और 0.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 10.1 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Tamarind contains about 287 calories, 2.7 g protein, 67.3 g carbs and 0 g fat.

Yes, in controlled portions. Tamarind carries roughly 287 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 5.3 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Tamarind contains about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Tamarind provides roughly 67.3 g of carbohydrates and 52.7 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Tamarind is best eaten at any time.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 43 calories in 1 tbsp tamarind takes brisk walking for about 9 minutes, or cycling for about 6 minutes, or running for about 5 minutes, or yoga for about 12 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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