Mangoes

Mangoes are sweet, creamy fruits that have a range of possible health benefits. The nutrients they contain may help boost eye, skin, and hair health and prevent cancer and heart disease.

The mango is a tropical stone fruit and member of the drupe family. This is a type of plant food with a fleshy outer section that surrounds a shell, or pit. This pit contains a seed.

Nutrition

A 165-g cup of raw mango provides Trusted Source the following:

• calories: 99
• protein: 1.35 g
• fat: 0.63 g
• carbohydrate: 24.8 g
• sugar: 22.6 g
• fiber: 2.64 g
• potassium: 277 mg
• vitamin C: 60.1 mg
• vitamin A, RAE: 89.1 micrograms (mcg)
• beta carotene: 1,060 mcg
• lutein and zeaxanthin: 38 mcg
• folate: 71 mcg

Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals. They can contribute to the daily requirement for several nutrients.