Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
NA
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
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)
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)
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
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Color
Purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Southern Asia
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Mangifera Indica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Clusiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Species
G. mangostana
M. indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Cashew
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Mango
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Mango are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Mango Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Mango is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Mango with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Mango 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 Purple Mangosteen and Mango is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.