Nutrition Information on the Mango

Mangoes are native to southern Asia but now also grow in western Africa and Latin America, according to the Mango Resources Information System. Ripe mangoes are sweet and juicy and high in vitamin C.

Nutrition

A cup of sliced mango contains 107 calories, almost no fat or sodium, no cholesterol, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 24 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein, according to the website Nutrition Data.

Vitamins

A cup of sliced mango also provides 25 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A and 76 percent of the recommended intake of vitamin C, according to Nutrition Data.

Benefits

In addition to their nutritional value, mangoes may help prevent heart disease, according to the website Nutrition Malnutrition.

Uses

Mangoes can be eaten raw or dried or made into ice cream, smoothies, juice, salsa or chutney.

Ripeness

The skin of a mango is purplish red with areas of green or yellow. Green indicates the mango isn't ready, and yellow indicates ripeness, according to Nutrition Malnutrition.

References

• Nutrition Data
• Nutrition Malnutrition
• Mango Resources Info System

Resources

• Mango Resources Info System