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[Herbalist Dr MziziMkavu]

Mangos (Mangifera indica) are an oval shaped fruit with thin green, yellow, or red, skin and a thick yellow/orange flesh that surrounds a large central pit.

Health Benefits of Mangos:

• Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
• Increased Immune Function
• Reduced Cancer Risk
• Protection Against Heart Disease
• Protection Against Dementia
• Promoted Eye Health
• Alleviation of InflammationMangoes are related to both poison ivy and poison sumac. The oils from the skin and particularly the stem of the mango can cause allergic reactions and skin irritations in certain people. To help alleviate any possible reactions avoid eating mangoes close to the skin, and cut a mango from the bottom down to the stem. The amount of irritant oils also depends on variety, and several types of mango cause little irritation.
  *Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Mangos, and may not necessarily be related to Mangos.

Natural vitmains, minerals, and nutrients found in Mangos: Carbohydrates | Vitamin A | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin C | Vitamin E | Dietary Fiber | Copper |
Click here to compare these nutrition facts with other fruits.

[TD="colspan: 5, align: center"][SIZE=+1] Nutrition Facts [/SIZE]	[TABLE="width: 100%"] [TR] [TD][SIZE=+1]Vitamins[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin A 1082IU[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Retinol equivalents 54μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Retinol 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Alpha-carotene 9μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Beta-carotene 640μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Beta-cryptoxanthin 11μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin C 27.7mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin E 1.12mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin K 4.2μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin B12 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Thiamin 0.058mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Riboflavin 0.057mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Niacin 0.584mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Pantothenic acid 0.16mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Vitamin B6 0.134mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Folate 14μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Folic Acid 0μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Food Folate 14μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Dietary Folate Equivalents 14μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Choline 7.6mg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Lycopene 3μg[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Lutein+zeazanthin 23μg[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]Vitamin A[/SIZE]	[SIZE=-1]22%[/SIZE]	•	[SIZE=-1]Vitamin C[/SIZE]	[SIZE=-1]46%[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Calcium[/SIZE]	[SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE]	•	[SIZE=-1]Iron[/SIZE]	[SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE]

[TD="colspan: 5"] [SIZE=-1]Mangos Raw[/SIZE] [/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5"][SIZE=-1]Serving Size 100g[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5"][SIZE=-1] Calories 65[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 5, align: right"][SIZE=-2] % Daily Value[SUP]*[/SUP] [/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Total Fat 0.27g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Saturated Fat 0.066g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Cholesterol 0mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Sodium 1mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Total Carbohydrate 17g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]6%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Dietary Fiber 1.8g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]7%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Sugar 14.8g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-10]~[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="colspan: 4"][SIZE=-1] Protein 0.51g[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD="colspan: 5, align: left"][SIZE=-1][SUP]*[/SUP]Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.[/SIZE][/TD]

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[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1] %DV[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]22%[/SIZE][/TD]

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[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]46%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]4%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]5%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]4%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]3%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]3%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]2%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]7%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]4%[/SIZE][/TD]

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[TD][SIZE=+1]Minerals[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1] %DV[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Calcium 10mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Iron 0.13mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Magnesium 9mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]2%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Phosphorus 14mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Sodium 1mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Potassium 168mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]5%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Zinc 0.04mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Copper 0.11mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]6%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Manganese 0.027mg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Selenium 0.6μg[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]1%[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Water 81.71g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]
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[TD][SIZE=-1]Ash 0.5g[/SIZE][/TD]
[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]~[/SIZE][/TD]
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[SIZE=-1]Percent of Daily Calorie Target[/SIZE] [SIZE=-2](2000 calories)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]Percent Water Composition[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g)[/SIZE]

[TD="colspan: 2"] [SIZE=+1]Useful Stats[/SIZE] [/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]3.25%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]81.71%[/SIZE][/TD]

[TD="align: right"][SIZE=-1]0.03g[/SIZE][/TD]

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How to choose Mangos: A mango is ripe when it yields to gentile pressure, and is overripe if it becomes mushy. Mangoes can be bought firm and allowed to ripen at home. Avoid any mangoes with wrinkled skin, or a rancid smell.
Climate and origin: Mangoes are tropical fruits which originated in India and thrive in a hot dry climate. (Zone 10 in the U.S.)
Taste: Mangoes have a very sweet fragrant taste, mushy texture, and depending on variety, several stringy fibers.
Miscellaneous information: Ever popular, mangoes account for 50% of all tropical fruits currently cultivated.