Mango is the king of fruits, and most of the people in India love to eat it. But because of its sweetness, many people with diabetes try to avoid eating it or are advised not to eat mangoes.
Apart from the high content of natural sugars, mangoes also contain small amounts of multiple vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.
According to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 gram mango contains (1):
60 kcal energy

- Carbohydrates - 14.98gram
- Carbohydrates - 14.98gram
- Sugars - 13.66 gram
- Sucrose - 6.97 gram
- Glucose - 2.01 g
- Fructose - 4.68 g
- Sugars - 13.66 gram
- Carbohydrates - 14.98gram
- Fiber - 1.6 g
- Calcium - 11 mg
- Magnesium - 10 mg
- Phosphorus - 14 mg
- Potassium - 168 mg
- Vitamin C - 36.4 mg
- Folate - 43 mcg
- Vitamin A - 1082 IU
- Vitamin E - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin K - 4.2 mcg
- Glycemic index of glucose is 103, for corn flakes, it is 81, and it is 75 for white bread.
- Glycemic index of mango is 51 (2), meaning it is a food with a low glycemic index.
- One way to keep sugar levels in control is to take a small portion(1-2 slices) of mango at a time.
- Also, it can be combined with other foods rich in fibres and/ or protein (salads, sprouts, egg whites, etc.).
- One should avoid taking mango just after any major meal and should take it at snack time.
- Mango shakes, smoothies etc. should be avoided as these lead to more rise of blood sugar (glucose) levels.
- Anyone having uncontrolled diabetes should also avoid taking mangoes until his/her sugar levels are under control.
Overall, mango is a nutritious fruit with a low glycemic index, which can be taken by a diabetic individual in small portions at snack time (between major meals).