The Mango is not only a great tasting fruit, but is also good for your health: The Mango is an excellent source of Fiber- about 40% of the fiber in the Mango is soluble, mainly pectin. The Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. The Mango contains a wide variety of carotenoids, including beta carotene and other phytonutrients. 1/2 cup of sliced mango contains about 13 grams effective carbohydrate, 4 grams of fiber and 135 calories. The Mango's Glycemic index ranges from 41 to 60 and is different for different varieties of Mango. Following links highlight virtues of Mango as a Fruit: Health_Benefits_of_Mango Carbs Count for Mangoes Mangoes good for diabetes and prediabetes Mango Eating Recommendations

Mango, raw Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 70 kcal   270 kJ Carbohydrates    17.00 g - Sugars  14.8 g - Dietary fiber  1.8 g  Fat 0.27 g Protein .51 g Vitamin A equiv.  38 µg 4% - beta-carotene  445 µg 4% Thiamine (Vit. B1)  0.058 mg  4% Riboflavin (Vit. B2)  0.057 mg  4% Niacin (Vit. B3)  0.584 mg  4% Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.16 mg 3% Vitamin B6  0.134 mg 10% Folate (Vit. B9) 14 µg 4% Vitamin C  27.7 mg 46% Calcium  10 mg 1% Iron  0.13 mg 1% Magnesium  9 mg 2% Phosphorus  11 mg 2% Potassium  156 mg  3% Zinc  0.04 mg 0% Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database