According to Healthline, Mango is a fruit that is native to India and Southeast Asia. There are hundreds of types of mangos, each with a unique delicious taste that have an impressive nutritional profile.
The site notes that studies have linked the nutrients in mangos to health benefits such as improved immunity, digestive health, and eyesight, as well as lowering the risk of certain cancers.
Mangos are low in calories and full of nutrients. Some of the benefits are:
One cup (165 grams) of sliced mango provides:
- Calories: 99
- Protein: 1.4 grams
- Carbs: 24.7 grams
- Fat: 0.6 grams
- Dietary fiber: 2.6 grams
- Vitamin C: 67% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Copper: 20% of the RDI
- Folate: 18% of the RDI
- Vitamin B6: 11.6% of the RDI
- Vitamin A: 10% of the RDI
- Vitamin E: 9.7% of the RDI
- Vitamin B5: 6.5% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 6% of the RDI
- Niacin: 7% of the RDI
- Potassium: 6% of the RDI
- Riboflavin: 5% of the RDI
- Manganese: 4.5% of the RDI
- Thiamine: 4% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
It also contains small amounts of phosphorus, pantothenic acid, calcium, selenium and iron and are high in antioxidants.
To read these and other facts about the nutritional value of mangos, visit https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mango
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