MANGO - Health Benefits and Nutritional Facts

MANGO, Scientific Name :  Mangifera Indica

May have its origin from Indian subcontinent, MANGO (or Manga in the Philippines) is eaten either ripe or raw. Ripe Mangoes, of course, taste sweet with a bit of acidity. Raw Mangoes are sour, but this sourness blends well with Bagoong (shrimp paste - a delicacy in the Philippines).

Health Benefits from MANGO
Mangoes are packed with Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C and Fiber, making it a potent anti-cancer fruit.

MANGO Nutritional Facts (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A - 765 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine - 0.058 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin - 0.057 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin - 0.584 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.160 mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.134 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate - 14.0 mcg
Vitamin C - 27.70 mg
Vitamin E - 1.20 mg
Vitamin K - 4.20 mcg

MANGO Nutritional Facts (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        10.0 mg
Iron -               0.130 mg
Magnesium -    9.0 mg
Phosphorous - 11.0 mg
Potassium -     156.0 mg
Sodium -         2.0 mg
Zinc -              0.040 mg
Copper -         0.110 mg
Manganese -   0.027 mg
Selenium -       0.60 mcg

MANGO Nutritional Facts (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 0.510 g
Fiber                - 1.80 g
Beta-Carotene - 445.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg