🥭 Sugar in Dried Mango Calculator
Calculate sugar content by mango type, serving size, and number of servings
| Mango Type | 40g (1/4 cup) | 80g (1/2 cup) | 120g (3/4 cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Dried Sweetened | 29g | 58g | 87g |
| Unsweetened / Natural | 20g | 40g | 60g |
| Freeze-Dried | 24g | 48g | 72g |
| Organic Sweetened | 28g | 56g | 84g |
| Coconut-Coated | 26g | 52g | 78g |
| Chili-Lime | 25g | 50g | 75g |
| Chocolate-Covered | 22g | 44g | 66g |
| Crystallized / Candied | 30g | 60g | 90g |
| Dried Fruit | Sugar | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Mango (sweetened) | 29g | 134 | High added sugar content |
| Dried Cranberries | 26g | 123 | Usually heavily sweetened |
| Dried Apricots | 21g | 96 | Mostly natural sugars |
| Raisins | 26g | 120 | All natural sugars |
| Dried Pineapple | 27g | 124 | Often sweetened |
| Dates (Medjool) | 27g | 111 | High fiber, natural sugars |
| Measurement | Ounces | Grams | Approximate Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Handful | 0.7 oz | 20g | 2 tablespoons |
| Standard Serving | 1.4 oz | 40g | 1/4 cup |
| Medium Portion | 2.8 oz | 80g | 1/2 cup |
| Large Portion | 4.2 oz | 120g | 3/4 cup |
| Full Cup | 5.6 oz | 160g | 1 cup |
| Full Bag (typical) | 7.0 oz | 200g | 1.25 cups |
Dried mango is prepared by removing the water from slices of fresh mango or by sun drying or using a dryer. What happens then? You get chewy, very sweet bits with a bit of bitterness so that everything stays tasty.
Because average mango is seasonal and can quickly fail dry them is a clear way to preserve them during the whole year and include them in various dishes.
Dried Mango: How It Is Made and How to Use It
Here you will find dried mango that has USDA certification for organic and confirmed non-GMO status, done from only 100% organic fruit. The most quality variety does not carry sulphur, chemicals or artificial preservatives. It usually is free of gluten and fat, without extra sugar.
Because of the organic origin, you receive food without artifiical substances, simply straight from the garden to your plate.
Here where everything becomes tasty: without extra sugar dried mango does not bomb you with that sugary sweetness. If you bite a chip and it feels almost too nice, that signals that someone added sugar, and that does not help neither your body nor teeth. Many dried fruits receive sulphur dioxide or sulphites for long shelf life.
Also the prep methods matter, because some mango entirely escape sugar wile others receive the sulphur treatment.
Normal serving weighs around 40 grams (about four to five bits) and reaches between 120 and 140 calories. Most of those calories come from carbs; we talk about almost 31 grams each serving, almost all natural fruit sugar. On the good side, you also receive good amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. That vitamin C boost is especially useful for your immune system.
Many folks notice that food from a quarter day helps to keep everything in swing without too much calories or sugar.
Dried fruits can fit well in a healthy diet, if you eat them in right amounts. On the other hand, they stay sweeter and calorie-dense than fresh, although they beat candy or ready snacks. The point is that eating dried mango does not match biting whole fresh, because the drying removes a lot of water and your body processes it differently.
You will know them ready when they have that chewy, smooth texture. For storage, lay them in airtight containers, kept in a cold and dark place, your pantry works well. Cut bits in almost same size so that everything dries equally.
Dried mango beats simply mindless snacking. Add some to baked chicken, for sweet-salty mix, or mix with macadamia nuts, rolled oats and citrus bark for chewy cake. Want something sour?
Toss bits in a mix of sugar and citric acid for that sour-sweet excitement. You can soften dried mango by soaking in water, remove the liquid and use the wet bits in baked goods. Spicy variants covered with tajín spice make wonderful snacks, and frozen dried mango gives a fresh twist, it travelswell and works for picnics or hikes.
