Introduction
“Calories in Mango. Mango is delicious, sweet in taste, and pulpy edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica which have been first cultivated in northeast India and Bangla Desh. However mangoes are being cultivated worldwide and are varies in shape, sweetness, skin color, and color of pulp which may be pulp yellow, gold, green, or orange. It is a national fruit o of India and Pakistan and also National Tree of Bangladesh.”
Mangoes are cardiac healthy as it contains polyphenols bioactive compounds which contains the properties of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infection.
Medium size mango contains :(App. 250gm)
| Energy | 162 Kcl |
| Protein | 1.28 Gm |
| Fat | 0.68 Gm |
| Carbohydrates | 42 Gm |
| Fiber | 4.5 Gm |
| Sugar | 37 Gm |
| Sodium | 5 Gm |
| Cholesterol | Nil |
| Potassium | 390 Mg |
Varieties of Calories in Mango
There are different types of mangoes available in the Indian market such as
Alphonso Mangoes
Alphonso is also called Hapus Mango. It is full of sweetness, richness, flavor. It is called kings of mangoes. Portuguese military experts introduced grafting on a mango tree and produce Alphonso Mango.
Alphonso is a very expensive variety of mangoes and is mostly grown in the state of western India. It is of medium size. Ovate oblique in shape and its color is orange-yellow. Alphonso mangoes are good for canning purposes. It is very tasty, having a sweet taste, good flavor, full of fiber and pulpy. Mainly we export this fruit to various foreign countries
2. Badami Mangoes
Badami mango is of superb quality and is similar to Alphonso mango. It is one of the delicious mangos grown in Karnataka, India.
Badami Mangoes’ skin is thin and the color is pale yellow and is full of fleshy pulp. The color of its pulp is yellow and orange which are very attractive. Badami mangoes are fully fiberless which makes them additional exquisite.
3. Chaunsa Mangoes
Chaunsa Mangoes is grown in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. However, it was originated in Punjab, Multan, Pakistan. It is also called “Summer bahist, ” King Sher Shah Suri likes this because of its good and sweet taste, pulp, and flavor, and made it popular among people.
Later on Mughal emperor Humayun, also like its flavor and he gave his favorite mango the name Chausa. The color of the skin of this fruit is golden yellow and soft, fiberless, aromatic, pleasant, sweet flavor. Its good taste and aromatic flavor make it a favorite fruit.
4. Langra Mangoes
It is grown in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Langra is primarily grown in UP and Bihar. It retains a greenish tinge while ripening.
The name Langra was given to this fruit because it was first grown in the orchard of a lame man in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is oval-shaped, golden color bearing both tastes, sweet, and a bit acidic.
5. Dasheri Mangoes
It was first originated and grown in the village Dasheri, near Kakori, Lucknow District in the 18th century. The mother plant belongs to the orchard of Late Mohammad Ansar Zaidi. It gives fruits every alternate year.
The fruit is a sweet and fragrant aromatic variety grown in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh. Malihabad is the largest producer of Dashari Mangoes. The fruit is small in comparison to its grafted counterpart, its pulp, flavor, and aroma are supreme.
6. Kesar Mango
Kesar Mango is being grown in the foothills of Girnar, Gujrat, India. It is known due to its bright orange color pulp. The mango was first grown in 1931 at Junagarh Laal Dori Farm by Sale Bhai, Wazir Junagarh, Vanthali.
The mango was named “Kesar” in 1934 when the Nawab Junagarh Mohd. Mahabat Khan III said that “ This is Kesar” by seeing the orange pulp of the fruit. The mango is grown around the Gir sanctuary area which is officially known as “Gir Kesar Mango”.
7. Mulgoba Mango
Mulgoba Mango is large size fruit of approximately 300-400 gm per piece. Mulgoba Mango is very juicy, full of pulp, and good fragrant. It was transplanted in Florida is called Mulgoba. It is round in shape, green skin, blunt apex, and has a smaller beak than other mangoes. Its fiberless pulp is yellow, soft, spicy, and sweet.
In addition to the above, there are so many other types of mangoes are available in India, such as Safeda Mangoes, Imam Pasand Mangoes, and Benishan Mango, all are grown in Andhra Pradesh, Himsagar Mango grown in west Bengal.
The properties of all above Calories in Mango are as under
Calories in Mango It helps against cancer
Calories in Mango: Mangoes contain antioxidants such as quercetin, fisetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, methyl gallate, which help us by protecting from colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer.
Calories in Mango Maintain cholesterol level
Mangoes contains vitamin C, pectin and fiber, which plays important role in maintaining cholesterol level.
Calories in Mango Good for skin
It does clean our skin deep inside our body and also it treats pores and gives a glow to the skin. (2) So we must eat mango to get flawless skin.
Calories in Mango Good alkaline properties
Mango contains tartaric and malic acid and citric acid, which are good alkalize. So it plays a good role in maintaining an alkaline level of our body.
Good for eyes
Mangoes are full of Vitamin A. This helps us to improve eyesight and prevent night blindness.
Calories in Mango Increase our immune system
It contains vitamin C, Vitamin A, and carotenoids, which are essential nutrients and maintain our immune system strong and healthy.
Increase iron and calcium
Mango’s pulp is full of iron and calcium. So we must eat the same.
Properties of mangoes
It is a low-calorie and high fiber fruit, contains vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, vitamin E, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.
Side effects of mango
Mango is fibrous and high in sugar fruits so sometimes it causes diarrhea. And also it contains the urushiol chemical. In some cases, it may cause skin infections such as dermatitis.
FAQ
Q. If mango fight against cancer?
Ans. Mangoes contain antioxidants such as quercetin, fisetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, methyl gallate, which help us by protecting from colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer.
Q. If Mango Increases our immune system?
Ans. It contains vitamin C, Vitamin A, and carotenoids, many minerals which are essential nutrients and maintain our immune system strong and healthy.
Q. What are the properties of mangoes?
Ans. It is a low-calorie and high fiber fruit, contains vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, vitamin E, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.
Q. Is mango contains good alkaline properties?
Ans. Mango contains tartaric and malic acid and citric acid, which are good alkalize. So it plays a good role in maintaining an alkaline level of our body.
Q. Whether mango maintain cholesterol levels?
Ans. Mangoes contains vitamin C, pectin and fiber, which plays important role in maintaining cholesterol level.