OverviewThe English word "mango" (plural "mangoes" or "mangos") originated from the Malayalam word māṅṅa via Portuguese (also manga) during spice trade with Kerala in 1498. The word's first recorded attestation in a European language was a text by Ludovico di Varthema in Italian in 1510, as manga; the first recorded occurrences in languages such as French and postclassical Latin appear to be translations from this Italian text. The origin of the "-o" ending in English is unclear. Mango is also mentioned by Hendrik van Rheede, the Dutch commander of Malabar (Northern Kerala) in his book Hortus Malabaricus, a compendium of the plants of economic and medical value in the Malabar, published in 1678. When mangoes were first imported to the American colonies in the 17th century, they had to be pickled due to lack of refrigeration. Other fruits were also pickled and came to be called "mangoes", especially bell peppers, and by the 18th century, the word "mango" became a verb meaning "to pickle".
Health Benefits
Consuming Mango will prevent you from the health troubles such as Age-related Macular Degeneration,
Asthma, Cancer, Bone Troubles, Diabetes, Digestion, Heart disease and Skin and Hair.
Vitamins and other Nutrients
Mango is an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of
carotenoids) and vitamin C. It is a very good source of folate. In
addition, it is a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium,
copper, and vitamin K.
Food Rating System Chart
Mango, fresh 1.00 medium 100.00 grams Calories: 600 GI: medium | ||||
| Nutrient | Amount | DRI/DV (%) | Nutrient Density | World's Healthiest Foods Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 36.4 mg | 98.5 | 44.0 | excellent |
| Folate | 43.0 mcg | 4.8 | 11.0 | very good |
| Fiber | 0.16 g | 18.8 | 1.0 | good |
| Vitamin A | 54. mcg EQUIV | 7.7 | 7.0 | good |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg | 7.2 | 3.2 | good |
| Potassium | 168.43 mg | 4.0 | 2.2 | good |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 0.0 | 2.0 | good |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.197 mg | 4.5 | 1.6 | good |
