Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
NA
Best Time to Eat
Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Origin
Southern Asia
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
NA
Facts about
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
NA
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
M. indica
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Cashew
Not Available
Difference Between Mango and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Mango and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mango and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mango and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mango and Purple Mangosteen belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Mango and Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.