Is tamarind keto?
Tamarind
Sour-sweet tamarind pulp has about 17 g net carbs per quarter cup, and it's the tang (and much of the sugar) in pad thai sauce and chutneys. Lime juice or vinegar adds similar sourness.
Nutrition per serving
¼ cup pulp · 30 g- Net carbs
- 17g
- Calories
- 72kcal
- Protein
- 0.8g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 19 g
- Fiber
- 1.5 g
About 8.7 g of tamarind adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | 239 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 63 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Net carbs | 17 g | 57 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 39 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
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Keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is tamarind keto?
No — tamarind is not keto-friendly. Sour-sweet tamarind pulp has about 17 g net carbs per quarter cup, and it's the tang (and much of the sugar) in pad thai sauce and chutneys. Lime juice or vinegar adds similar sourness.
How many net carbs are in tamarind?
¼ cup pulp (30 g) of tamarind has about 17 g net carbs (19 g total carbs minus 1.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 57 g net carbs.
How much tamarind can I eat on keto?
About 8.7 g of tamarind adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 86% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for tamarind?
Try lime juice, lemon juice. See our full guide: keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps.
