If you’re looking for a change of pace from the everyday fruits of apples, oranges, and bananas, you must consider the mango. The mango is a brightly colored fruit that offers a totally different taste than what you’ve experienced before and is chalk full of good nutrition.
While you may not be able to get this fruit year round like other fruits, when it is available you should definitely make good use of it.
Let’s have a quick look at the main nutritional information to know about mangoes.
Major Nutrients Found In Mango
Mangoes are going a very rich source of vitamin C, with a one cup serving providing over 75% of your total daily requirements. In addition to that, mangoes are also loaded with vitamin C, offer a very small dose of calcium, and are a good source of vitamin B6 and fiber as well.
Like any other fruit you won’t find all that much protein in mangoes, but you will find plenty of dietary fiber, which will help keep your hunger down after this nutrient rich snack.
Storing/Selecting
Mangoes will best keep stored on the counter until ripe and then should be eaten within a day or two for best taste.
Avoid mangoes that are brown or too soft because they are beyond ripe.
{Fresh mango salsa is a great way to cool off in the summer heat!}
Eat It With:
Mangoes can either be served on their own or mixed into a fruit salad. Some people also like adding this fruit into dessert dishes their making due to the sweet taste it has to offer.
Burn Off Calories In Mango
To burn off the number of calories in a serving of mango you would have to do:
- 20 minutes gym cycling
- 30 minutes raking the lawn
- 15 minutes fast ice skating