Fruits

Mango

per 1 medium mango (~150g edible flesh)

16–25gsugar
16gnatural sugar
18–27gtotal carbs
Mediumglycemic index

What does this mean?

82% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

82calories from this sugar
~19 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~8 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

A medium mango's edible flesh runs about 120–180g depending on size, so a single mango carries roughly 16–25g of natural sugar — easier to picture than a per-100g figure. Unlike packaged mango-flavoured drinks, whole mango comes with fibre that slows sugar absorption.

Pairs well with: A small handful of nuts alongside adds protein/fat to slow the glucose response — mango is one of the fruits this site's fruit-myth guide flags for being easy to overeat.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: USDA FoodData Central #09176 — 13.7g sugar per 100g; applied to a typical medium-mango edible-flesh weight (120–180g). Total carbs: USDA FoodData Central ~15g carbs per 100g, scaled the same 120–180g range. GI: medium, per published glycemic index research. (last verified 2026-08-22)