Mango has 60 kcal and 13.7 g sugar per 100 g. Among the sweetest fresh fruits — intensely aromatic with a creamy, honey-like flesh. Despite the sugar, fructose from whole fruit does not impair blood sugar control (Choo et al., BMJ 2018, 155 studies). One medium mango (200 g) delivers 120 kcal.
How should I track Mango?
When tracking Mango, weigh the edible portion — after peeling, coring, or removing seeds. The part you throw away does not count, but it can make up 20–40% of the total weight depending on the fruit. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that fruits are among the most commonly misestimated food groups. One more thing to watch: fresh and dried versions have very different calorie density. A handful of dried fruit can have the same calories as a whole bowl of fresh — always double-check which form you are logging.