I still think most people find it difficult to eat mango fruits directly. Instead, they turn them into mango juice or puree.
Mangoes are one of the most beneficial and scrumptious tropical fruits to enjoy during summer. They are tasty, creamy fruits that have a range of alluring health benefits. They are also very popular across the world.
Mango is a tropical stone fruit and a member of the drupe family. Other family members include olives, coconuts, and dates.
Do you know that consuming mangoes has a variety of potential health benefits that can help guard and strengthen the body?
Nutritional Facts
Based on recommendations for adults aged 19 and over from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [1] and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020–2025 [2], a 165g cup of raw chopped mango offers the following nutrients:
| Nutrient | Approximate percentage of the daily requirement for adults |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 67% |
| Vitamin A | 10% |
| Folate | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 12 % |
| Potassium | 6% |
A neatly chopped 165g cup of raw mango contains 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
Raw mangoes or mango juices are a great source of vitamins and minerals. They unarguably support the daily requirement for several nutrients.
Mangoes also have the potential to contribute vital copper, calcium, and iron to the diet, as well as the antioxidants zeaxanthin and beta-carotene.
Types of Mango
Are you aware that there are over 1,000 different types of mango in the world, but not all of them are commercially available? The majority of them are all grown in warm, tropical areas, such as India and Africa, but they have their own unique flavors and textures. Here are about six of the most popular mangoes around the globe.
The Honey Mango Species
Honey species, also called Ataulfo, are usually sweet and sour and have a tropical, peachy aroma. The small, flattened exterior reveals a vibrant yellow color when peeled away. Honey mango exteriors have very small pits, with a high flesh-to-seed ratio.
Honey mangoes are commonly grown in countries like Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil.
Francis Mango Species
The Francis Mango Species is a sweet and fruity mango variety that grows on small farms in Haiti. It has bright yellow and green overtones that match the skin color. The mango fruit has a soft, juicy texture and has one large brown pit.
Haden Mango Species
The Haden mango species has a sweet and sour flavor and a slightly sour aftertaste. The medium-to-large oval-shaped fruit is bright red with green and yellow overtones in color. It also has some small white dots.
The Haden mango species is basically grown in three countries: Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. and can now can be grown on the soil of the United States in Florida.
Keitt Mango Species
Keitt mangoes are large in size and oval-shaped, with a tangy, citrus flavor and juicy flesh. They turn a medium green color when ripe and have thin seeds.
Keitt mangoes are mainly grown in Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, and the U.S.A.
Kent Mango Species
Kent mangoes are native to Florida and have a sweet, peachy flavor with hints of a sour aftertaste. The skin is a dark green and may have a patch of dark red blush over a small section of the fruit.
The large oval-shaped fruit has seeds surrounded by a thick woody case.
Tommy Atkins Mango Species
Native to Florida, the Tommy Atkins mango is the most widely grown commercial variety in the U.S. market. The tart fruit is a dark red color and includes small hints of tropical fruit and citrus notes.
The Tommy Atkins mango species is primarily grown in Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
How to carefully store mangoes
Every mango species is different, but there is usually a color difference in the fruits as they ripen. It also tends to soften and sweeten as it gets riper each day.
Here are some safety tips for storing mangoes to prevent them from going bad quickly:
- First, keep unripe mangoes at room temperature.
- Place them in a paper bag to boost the ripening process.
- When they are ripe, keep them in the refrigerator to slow down the process of ripening.
- You can keep whole, ripe mangoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Additionally, people can store peeled and chopped mangoes in an airtight container for several days in the refrigerator. They can store cubed mangoes placed in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
The Benefits of Mango Juice
Mango juices are packed with great, amazing health benefits for the following:
- for healthy skin and boosting hair volume
- to fight or prevent heart disease.
- to reduce the risk of cancer.
- to lower the risk of diabetes.
- for age-related macular degeneration.
Disclaimer: The above information published in this article is solely for informational and educational purposes only. The article written/published does not intend to diagnose, treat or cure any disease and should not be treated as medical advice. Seek the direction of your doctor before any consumption!
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