Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Velvet Tamarind.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Velvet Tamarind fruitAvailable year-round
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Velvet Tamarind Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Velvet Tamarind (Dialium indum) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 287 kcal and includes 6.5 g fiber, 438 mg potassium, 24 mg vitamin C. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

6.5 g fiber438 mg potassium24 mg vitamin C1.1 mg iron
Energy287 kcal
Fiber6.5 g
Vitamin C24 mg
Potassium438 mg

Velvet Tamarind benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Velvet Tamarind provides 6.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 24 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 438 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 4 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 2.8 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 1.1 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.

Velvet Tamarind nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 20 g reference serving.

Velvet Tamarind vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g20 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy287 kcal57.4 kcal
Water20 g4 g
Protein2.8 g0.6 g
Total fat0.4 g0.1 g
Saturated fat0.3 g0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat0.2 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.1 g0 g
Carbohydrate67.1 g13.4 g
Dietary fiber6.5 g1.3 g
Total sugars38 g7.6 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash2.7 g0.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium4 mg0.8 mg
Iron1.1 mg0.2 mg
Magnesium4 mg0.8 mg
Phosphorus29 mg5.8 mg
Potassium438 mg87.6 mg
Sodium28 mg5.6 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0 mg
Copper0.1 mg0 mg
Manganese0 mg0 mg
Selenium1.3 µg0.3 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C24 mg4.8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.4 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.9 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.1 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)14 µg2.8 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate14 µg2.8 µg
Folate, DFE14 µg DFE2.8 µg DFE
Choline8.6 mg1.7 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A2 µg RAE0.4 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene18 µg3.6 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0.1 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2.8 µg0.6 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60.1 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0.1 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)2.8 µg0.6 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0.1 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Velvet Tamarind?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 287 kcal. A 20 g reference serving provides approximately 57.4 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Velvet Tamarind in the kitchen

Velvet Tamarind can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.