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Manila tamarind (Ganga imli/ Jangal jalebi): Nutrition and who it suits

Manila tamarind is a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 82 kcal, 3.6 g of protein and 4.4 g of fibre. One serving is one katori (100 g), about 82 kcal.

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy82 kcal
Protein3.6 g
Carbohydrate13.5 g
Fibre4.4 g
Sugars12.1 g
Fat1.1 g
Vitamin C55.8 mg
Potassium376 mg
Magnesium33 mg

Where its calories come from

18%69%
  • Protein 18%
  • Carbohydrate 69%
  • Fat 13%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of Manila tamarind?

About 82 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 164 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

86%Vitamin C
55.8 mg
12%Potassium
376 mg
9%Magnesium
33 mg
8%Protein
3.6 g
4%Zinc
0.6 mg
2%Iron
0.7 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E044. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is Manila tamarind good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

5.4 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 13.5 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 12.1 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 13.5 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 12.1 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Menopause

Eat in moderation

12.1 g of sugar in a 100 g serving, so keep it to that.

Weight lossGood choice5.4 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 13.5 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 12.1 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.
MenopauseEat in moderation12.1 g of sugar in a 100 g serving, so keep it to that.

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Also called

Bengali: Jilapi; Gujarati: Bakhai ambli/Vilayabi ambli; Hindi: Ganga imli/ Jangal jalebi; Kannada: Seema/ dora hunase; Marathi: Vilayatichinch; Punjabi: Jangjalebi; Tamil: Kodukkapuli; Telugu: Seema chintakaya.

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