Calories in Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Chutney has about 36 calories per 1 tbsp (20 g), with 0.2 g protein, 8.4 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 180 kcal.

High sugarMostly carbs
36kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (20 g)
0.2g
Protein · 1 tbsp (20 g)
8.4g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (20 g)
0.1g
Fat · 1 tbsp (20 g)
Carbs 95%Protein 2%Fat 3%share of calories

Tamarind Chutney calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (20 g)36 kcal0.2 g8.4 g0.1 g
100 g180 kcal1 g42 g0.5 g

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Tamarind Chutney nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (20 g)
Calories180 kcal36 kcal
Protein1 g0.2 g
Carbohydrates42 g8.4 g
Fat0.5 g0.1 g
Fibre2 g0.4 g
Sugar30 g6 g
Sodium350 mg70 mg
Calcium40 mg8 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.3 mg
Potassium200 mg40 mg
Vitamin C2 mg0.4 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Tamarind Chutney healthy?

  • ●Tamarind Chutney is moderately calorie-dense at 180 kcal per 100 g. About 95% of its calories come from carbs, 2% from protein and 3% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 tbsp (20 g) adds 36 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.2 g in 1 tbsp (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (30 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (20 g) (36 kcal) takes about 7 min of brisk walking or 3 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Tamarind Chutney: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Tamarind Chutney?

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One serving of Tamarind Chutney, 1 tbsp (20 g), has roughly 36 calories, with 0.2 g protein, 8.4 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g fat and 0.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Tamarind Chutney?

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100 g of Tamarind Chutney has 180 kcal, with 1 g protein, 42 g carbs, 0.5 g fat, 2 g fibre and 30 g sugar.

How much protein is in Tamarind Chutney?

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Tamarind Chutney has 1 g protein per 100 g (0.2 g in 1 tbsp (20 g)). Protein provides about 2% of its calories.

Is Tamarind Chutney good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 180 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 tbsp (20 g) adds 36 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Tamarind Chutney?

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Burning roughly 36 kcal takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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