Mango (King in fruits)

The mango (plural mangoes or mangos) is a tropical fruit of the mango tree. Mangoes belong to the genus Mangifera which consists of about 30 species of tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The exact origins of the mango are unknown, but most believe that it is native to Southern and Southeast Asia owing to the wide range of genetic diversity in the region and fossil records dating back 25 to 30 million years.^[1]

Mangoes retain a special significance in the culture of South Asia where they have been cultivated for millennia. It has been the national fruit of the Philippines. Reference to mangoes as the "food of the gods" can be found in the Hindu Vedas and the leaves are ritually used for floral decorations at Hindu marriages and religious ceremonies.

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%
- β-carotene 445 μg	4%
Thiamin (Vit. B1) 0.058 mg	4%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.057 mg	4%
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.584 mg	4%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.160 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

Mangoes Variety in Pakistan