Mango Benefits & Nutrition
Mango benefits: nutrition per 100 g (60 kcal, 1.6 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Aam.
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Aam · Fruits
- 60 kcalenergy
- 0.8 gprotein
- 1.6 gfibre
- Apr–Jul (summer)best season in India
Per 100 g (ripe, raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of mango
- Is a source of vitamin C and beta-carotene (vitamin A).
- Provides folate and some fibre.
- Contains polyphenols such as mangiferin, studied for antioxidant activity.
- A naturally sweet way to replace desserts in summer.
How to eat it
Eat fresh slices rather than mango shake with sugar or aamras with added sugar. Raw mango makes aam panna and chutneys.
How much a day: About 1 cup (150 g) of slices is a sensible portion.
Who should be careful
- Diabetes: mango is high in natural sugar — keep to a small portion, ideally with a meal.
- Mango-skin allergy: the peel contains urushiol and can cause a rash around the mouth in sensitive people.
Best season in India
Apr–Jul (summer). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of mango?
Is a source of vitamin C and beta-carotene (vitamin A). Provides folate and some fibre. Contains polyphenols such as mangiferin, studied for antioxidant activity.
How much mango can I have a day?
About 1 cup (150 g) of slices is a sensible portion. Eat fresh slices rather than mango shake with sugar or aamras with added sugar. Raw mango makes aam panna and chutneys.
Who should be careful with mango?
Diabetes: mango is high in natural sugar — keep to a small portion, ideally with a meal. Mango-skin allergy: the peel contains urushiol and can cause a rash around the mouth in sensitive people.
When is mango in season in India?
Apr–Jul (summer).
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