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Tamarinds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Tamarinds is Higher risk: the highest item, Potassium, is at 31% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus113 mg11%
Low
Sodium28 mg1%
Low
Potassium628 mg31%
High

About this food

Tamarinds is a common member of Fruits. Potassium levels vary widely across fruits - apples and berries are low-potassium, kidney-friendly picks, while bananas and avocados are high and need portion control. The natural sugar in fruit is usually not the issue; potassium is. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (31%), how much Tamarinds fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)38.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: For high-potassium fruits, portion control is the main lever - for example, half a banana instead of a whole one.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tamarinds safe for kidney disease?

Tamarinds scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (31% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Tamarinds rated Higher risk?

The reason: Potassium (628 mg, 31%) is the most prominent of Tamarinds's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Tamarinds?

On a per-100 g basis, Tamarinds contains Potassium 628 mg, or 31% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Tamarinds safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Tamarinds exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 628 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Tamarinds compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Tamarinds is more in Potassium (628 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.