Mangoes have been named the most widely consumed fruit in the world. 

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One cup of diced mango contains:

• 100 calories

• 1 gram protein

• 0.5 grams fat

• 25 grams of carbohydrate (24 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber)

• 100 percent of the daily need for vitamin C

• 35 percent of vitamin A

• 20 percent of folate

• 10 percent of vitamin B-6

• 8 percent of vitamin K and potassium

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Mangoes also contribute copper, calcium, and iron to the diet as well as antioxidants such as zeaxanthin and beta-carotene.

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The mango is a member of the drupe family, a type of plant food with an outer fleshy part surrounding a shell (what we sometimes call a pit) that contains a seed. Olives, dates, and coconuts are also types of drupes.

 

There are many different kinds of mangoes. They range in color, shape, flavor, and seed size. While the skin color of mangoes can vary from green to red, yellow, or orange, the inner flesh of the mango is mostly a golden yellow. They have a sweet and creamy taste and contain over 20 vitamins and minerals.

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Mangoes are also great for your hair because they contain vitamin A, a nutrient required for sebum production that keeps hair moisturized. Vitamin A is also necessary for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair.

Adequate intake of vitamin C, found in just 1 cup of mango per day, is needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.

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Mangoes, because of their fiber and water content, help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract.