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Mango is low in calories but full of nutrients. It also contains small amounts of phosphorus, pantothenic acid, calcium, selenium and iron. One cup (165 grams) of mango provides nearly 70% of the RDI for vitamin C — a water-soluble vitamin that aids your immune system, helps your body absorb iron and help with growth.
Mango is good source of polyphenols — plant compounds that function as antioxidants. It has over a dozen different types, including mangiferin, catechins, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, benzoic acid and many others. Antioxidants are important as they can protect your cells from free radical damage. Mangiferin is sometimes called a “super antioxidant” since it’s especially powerful.
Mango contains a group of digestive enzymes called amylases. Digestive enzymes break down large food molecules so that they can be easily absorbed. Moreover, since mango contains plenty of water and dietary fiber, it may help solve digestive problems.
