Mango (Aam) — 1 medium slice / half mango
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Mango (Aam)

आम · మామిడి పండు

Also called: aam, mamidi, manga

King of fruits in India. Despite being sweet, ripe mango has a medium GI. However, portion control is key due to high natural sugar.

56
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
56
Glycemic Index
Measured
9
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
80
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium slice / half mango

Calories & Nutrition: Mango (Aam) (1 medium slice / half mango)

18g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
1.8g
Fiber
0.8g
Protein
0.4g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

FruitsSouth IndianNorth IndianMaharashtrianAndhraveganSeasonal (Apr, May, Jun, Jul)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Eat as a fruit rather than mango juice/shake — the fiber in whole fruit slows sugar absorption. Limit to half a mango per serving for diabetics.

Mango (Aam) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium slice / half mango).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Mango (Aam)?

Mango (Aam) has a glycemic index of 56, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Mango (Aam) increase blood sugar?

Mango (Aam) has a medium glycemic index (56), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.

Is Mango (Aam) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Mango (Aam) has a medium GI (56). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.

What is the glycemic load of Mango (Aam)?

Mango (Aam) has a glycemic load of 9 per serving (1 medium slice / half mango).

Hindi mein

Aam ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Aam ka glycemic index (GI) 56 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium slice / half mango) ka glycemic load (GL) 9 hai, aur isme lagbhag 18g sugar aur 18g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya aam khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Aam ka GI 56 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.

Kya sugar ke mareez aam kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Aam ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Aam mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium slice / half mango) aam mein lagbhag 80 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 18g carbohydrate, 0.8g protein aur 1.8g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

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