How Many Calories Are In A Mango?

How many calories are in a mango? There are about 99 calories in one cup of mango. Here are the nutrient contents of 1 cup of Mango.

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One cup of Mango:

• Calories- 99
• Protein- 1.4 grams
• Carbs- 24.7 grams
• Fat- 0.6 grams
• Fiber- 2.6 grams
• Sugar- 22.5 grams
• Vitamin C- 67% of the Daily Value
• Copper- 20% of the Daily Value
• Folate- 18% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin B6- 12% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin A- 10% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin E- 10% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin K- 6% of the Daily Value
• Niacin- 7% of the Daily Value
• Potassium- 6% of the Daily Value
• Riboflavin- 5% of the Daily Value
• Magnesium- 4% of the Daily Value
• Thiamine- 4% of the Daily Value

One of the weight-loss benefits of mango is it’s low in calories. Mango is naturally high in sugar and has the potential to cause a spike in your blood sugar levels if you eat too much of it. There have been research studies that have linked a higher intake of fresh fruit to a lower risk of diabetes.

Some of the nutrients in Mango that help to maintain a healthy heart are potassium and magnesium which help to maintain healthy blood flow in the body.

The fiber in mango helps to improve and maintain a positive digestive health. Mango contains a lot of water and dietary fiber, and it may help with digestive issues like constipation and diarrhea. There was a 4-week study in adults with chronic constipation that found that eating mango daily was more effective at relieving symptoms.

The Bottom Line is mango is a great weight loss food because it is low in calories and high in nutrients. And it is great for digestive health because of the high fiber in it.

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