Calories in 5g of Tamarind
5g of tamarind (5 g) has 12 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 3.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 4% protein, 2% fat and 94% carbs. For comparison, 10g of tamarind has 24 calories. Burning 12 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Tamarind: common questions
How many calories are in 5g of tamarind?
5g of tamarind weighs about 5 g and has 12 calories.
How much protein is in 5g of tamarind?
5g of tamarind has 0.1 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of tamarind?
5g of tamarind has 3.1 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much tamarind is 100 calories?
100 calories of tamarind is 42 g, about 21 tamarinds.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709269. Original description: Tamarind. Portion weights are USDA household measures.