Tamarind leaves, fresh

Tamarind leaves are the leaves of the tamarind tree and are used as a herb in cooking. The information here describes fresh leaves. They provide carbohydrate and protein, along with minerals including calcium and iron. Per 100g, fresh tamarind leaves contain 18g of carbohydrate, 5.8g of protein, 300mg of calcium and 5.2mg of iron.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Iron from plant foods is generally absorbed less readily than iron from animal sources. The amounts of nutrients consumed depend on how much is eaten. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.