![]() You might think this could be worrisome for people living with metabolic conditions like diabetes, or for those who are trying to limit their sugar intake. Its low calorie density makes it a great choice if you’re looking to reduce your calorie intake while still feeling full and satisfied.įresh mango is relatively high in natural sugar compared with other fresh fruits, containing over 22 grams per cup (165 grams). SummaryĪ 1-cup (165-gram) serving of mango contains fewer than 100 calories. Though dried mango is still rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it may be best to consume it in moderation due to its high calorie density and sugar content. Just 1 cup (160 grams) of dried mango contains 510 calories, 106 grams of sugar, and a higher calorie density ( 13). Still, keep in mind this may not be the case for dried mango. One study found that consuming fresh fruit like mango at the start of a meal could help keep you from overeating later on in the meal ( 11). In fact, most fresh fruits and vegetables tend to have a low calorie density. One cup (165 grams) of fresh mango contains fewer than 100 calories and has a very low calorie density, meaning that it has few calories for the volume of food it provides. Mango is low in calories yet high in nutrients - particularly vitamin C, which aids immunity, iron absorption, and cell growth and repair.Īnother benefit of mango is that it’s low in calories. Mango is also a good source of the minerals copper and folate, which are especially important nutrients during pregnancy, as they support healthy fetal growth and development ( 7, 8, 9, 10). ![]() This water-soluble vitamin aids your immune system, helps your body absorb iron, and promotes cell growth and repair ( 1, 4, 5, 6). One of its most impressive nutrient facts is that just 1 cup (165 grams) of fresh mango provides nearly 67% of the DV for vitamin C. One cup (165 grams) of fresh mango provides ( 3): ![]() These cheaper mangoes are then sold to unsuspecting buyers at the same rate as Alphonso mangoes.Many people love mango - not only because it’s delicious but also because it’s very nutritious. The mangoes grown in states like Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are brought from wholesalers on a 'per kilogram' basis, unlike the genuine Hapus that is sold 'per dozen' and is hence costlier. Stakeholders complain that much of the mangoes are passed off to retail consumers as the famous Hapus is not cultivated in Maharashtra. However, Pansare said that the supply of mangoes from states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala was on. These are later sold in retail on a 'per dozen' basis depending on the quality and size. Consequently, while rates for the first batch of fruits had been lower than the prices last year, a decline in supply will ensure that mangoes will be costlier in April and May.Īt present, the wholesale rates vary between Rs 1,500 and 4,000 per box. In April and May, the market sees a daily supply of between 60,000 to 70,000 boxes, but these numbers are expected to fall this year. This is more than thrice the average supply of 200,000 boxes during these months. In February and March, the APMC had received 700,000 boxes of mangoes, containing four to nine dozen mangoes each, depending on their size. "We expect a lower supply even in May," said Pansare. The second and third round of flowering takes place in November-December and December-January, respectively, extending even till February in some cases. The first batch begins trickling into the markets in February. The first flowering of the mango tree begins in October or the first week of November and the fruit takes anywhere between 90 and 110 days to develop. Alphonso mangoes from the districts of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Thane and Raigad even have a Geographical Indication (GI) tag and are known for their distinctive taste, which is attributed to the soil and other agro-climatic conditions. It's grown on around 65,000 hectares in Ratnagiri, 30,000 hectares in Sindhudurg, 35,000 hectares in Raigad, and 5,000 hectares each in Thane and Palghar, besides in a few parts of the Pune district, like Bhimshankar and Junnar. Alphonso, which is among the most expensive varieties of mango, is a major horticulture crop in Maharashtra's Konkan belt and parts of the Western Ghats in the state.
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