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UF/IFAS Extension’s guide to mango growing in the Florida home landscape covers all types of mangoes as forms of one species, Mangifera indica, in the family Anacardiaceae, and classifies the fruit as a drupe with a single large, flattened seed. The same guide sorts mango varieties into Indian and Indochinese types by seed type and lists dozens of Florida varieties with their season, fruit size and color. In USDA FoodData Central, a cup of raw mango pieces lists about 60.1 milligrams of vitamin C, 67% of the FDA Daily Value. Below: the two groups, a variety table from UF/IFAS, and USDA tables with FDC IDs and FDA percent Daily Value.
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Key Takeaways
- UF/IFAS Extension describes two broad types of mangoes: Indian types, usually with monoembryonic seeds and highly colored fruit, and Indochinese types, usually with polyembryonic seeds and green, pale green or yellow fruit.
- A polyembryonic seed grows into a tree identical to its parent, the UF/IFAS guide explains, while a tree from a monoembryonic seed is a hybrid of both parents.
- In the UF/IFAS variety table, 'Florigon' and 'Zill' mature from May to July and 'Keitt' in August and September, with 'Keitt' fruit weighing 20 to 40 ounces.
- Per cup of raw pieces in USDA data, mango lists about 99 calories, 2.6 grams of fiber and 22.5 grams of total sugars; one whole fruit without refuse lists about 202 calories.
- USDA SR Legacy has one entry for raw mangoes and no entries for single varieties, so the nutrient tables cannot separate 'Haden' from 'Keitt'.
Types of mangoes: Indian and Indochinese groups
The UF/IFAS Extension guide groups mango varieties by the kind of seed they produce. In the guide’s account, polyembryonic seeds contain more than one embryo, and most of those embryos are genetically identical to the mother tree, so a tree planted from such a seed matches its parent. A monoembryonic seed contains one embryo with genes from both parents, so a tree grown from it is a hybrid, in the guide’s words a mix of both parents.
Indian types, the guide explains, typically have monoembryonic seeds and often highly colored fruit, and many commercial Florida varieties belong to this group. Indochinese types typically have polyembryonic seeds and fruit that are often green, pale green or yellow; UF/IFAS notes that Florida varieties of this group are grown commercially on a small scale and are appreciated in some home plantings.
Some seedling mangoes in the tropics fit neither group. The UF/IFAS guide names ‘Turpentine’, ‘Number 11’, ‘Madame Francis’ and ‘Kensington’ as examples, and lists ‘Turpentine’ as a common polyembryonic rootstock in Florida. Because polyembryonic varieties come true from seed and monoembryonic varieties do not, the guide explains that monoembryonic varieties must be grafted or budded to keep the same variety.
Mango varieties in the UF/IFAS Florida table
UF/IFAS Extension’s Table 1 lists Florida mango varieties recommended for the home landscape, with the months of fruit maturity, fruit weight, fruit color and seed type. The rows below copy a selection of that table, ordered by season; months are for Florida.
| Variety (UF/IFAS Table 1) | Fruit maturity in Florida | Fruit weight | Fruit color | Seed type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florigon | May to July | 10 to 16 ounces | yellow | polyembryonic |
| Zill | May to July | 8 to 12 ounces | red, yellow | monoembryonic |
| Haden | June to July | 16 to 24 ounces | red, yellow | monoembryonic |
| Tommy Atkins | June to July | 16 to 24 ounces | red, yellow | monoembryonic |
| Irwin | June to July | 12 to 16 ounces | red | monoembryonic |
| Glenn | June to July | 12 to 18 ounces | yellow, pink, red | monoembryonic |
| Carrie | June to July | 10 to 12 ounces | green, yellow | monoembryonic |
| Nam Doc Mai | June to July | 12 to 20 ounces | yellow, pink | polyembryonic |
| Carabao | June to July | 10 to 15 ounces | green, yellow | polyembryonic |
| Kent | July to August | 16 to 30 ounces | green, red, yellow | monoembryonic |
| Palmer | July to August | 20 to 30 ounces | red, yellow | monoembryonic |
| Valencia Pride | July to August | 21 to 32 ounces | yellow, pink, red | monoembryonic |
| Keitt | August to September | 20 to 40 ounces | green, pink, yellow | monoembryonic |
In this selection, the earliest fruit come from ‘Florigon’ and ‘Zill’, which UF/IFAS lists as maturing from May to July, and the latest from ‘Keitt’, in August and September. ‘Keitt’ also has the widest weight range in the table, 20 to 40 ounces, while ‘Zill’ fruit weigh 8 to 12 ounces. UF/IFAS marks ‘Nam Doc Mai’, ‘Carabao’ and ‘Keitt’ as varieties that may also be eaten at the green-firm stage, with a texture similar to apples.
Across all varieties, the guide says fruits of most varieties mature from May to September in Florida, with the largest harvest in June and July. It adds that mangos may be greenish, greenish-yellow, yellow, red, orange or purple and weigh from a few ounces to more than 5 pounds.
Telling when a mango is mature and ripe
UF/IFAS Extension explains that mangos will ripen on the tree but are usually picked firm and mature. The guide considers the crop mature when the shoulders and the nose, the end of the fruit away from the stem, broaden or fill out. Colored varieties may show a slight blush or begin to turn from green to yellow, and before that color break the guide counts the fruit as mature once the flesh near the seed changes from white to yellow.
The guide gives 70°F to 75°F as the temperature range for ripening and says fruit ripened at higher temperatures often shrivel and develop off flavors. It recommends refrigerating mangos only once they have ripened, since chilling unripe fruit may cause chilling injury, with symptoms such as brown or gray skin discoloration, surface pitting, uneven ripening of the flesh and off flavors.
Mango in USDA data, per serving
USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy has one entry for raw mangoes, with two USDA portions, a cup of pieces and one whole fruit without refuse, plus an entry for canned mango nectar. The percent Daily Value (%DV) compares each amount with the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 and older: 90 milligrams of vitamin C, 28 grams of fiber, 4,700 milligrams of potassium and 900 micrograms RAE of vitamin A. Rows are ranked by vitamin C.
| Mango entry (USDA FDC ID) | Serving | Calories | Vitamin C | Fiber | Potassium | Vitamin A | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangos, raw (169910) | 1 fruit without refuse, 336 g | 202 | 122.3 mg (136%) | 5.4 g (19%) | 564 mg (12%) | 181 mcg (20%) | 45.9 g |
| Mangos, raw (169910) | 1 cup pieces, 165 g | 99 | 60.1 mg (67%) | 2.6 g (9%) | 277 mg (6%) | 89 mcg (10%) | 22.5 g |
| Mango nectar, canned (167785) | 1 cup, 251 g | 128 | 38.2 mg (42%) | 0.8 g (3%) | 60 mg (1%) | 88 mcg (10%) | 31.2 g |
A whole mango without refuse lists about 122.3 milligrams of vitamin C in USDA data, 136% of the FDA Daily Value, and 181 micrograms RAE of vitamin A, 20% of the FDA Daily Value. A cup of pieces lists about 60.1 milligrams of vitamin C and 89 micrograms of vitamin A in USDA data. A cup of canned nectar lists about 38.2 milligrams of vitamin C in USDA data, with 0.8 grams of fiber against 2.6 grams for the cup of fresh pieces. Our mango guide covers the fruit itself, and the sibling page on tropical fruits compares mango with papaya, guava and other fruits of the tropics.
Fresh, dried and nectar, gram for gram
Per 100 grams in USDA SR Legacy, the three mango entries line up as follows. The dried, sweetened entry has no USDA portion, so it appears only in this table.
| Mango entry (USDA FDC ID) | Calories | Water | Sugars | Fiber | Vitamin C | Potassium | Vitamin A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango, dried, sweetened (169091) | 319 | 16.6 g | 66.3 g | 2.4 g | 42.3 mg | 279 mg | 67 mcg |
| Mangos, raw (169910) | 60 | 83.5 g | 13.7 g | 1.6 g | 36.4 mg | 168 mg | 54 mcg |
| Mango nectar, canned (167785) | 51 | 86.6 g | 12.4 g | 0.3 g | 15.2 mg | 24 mg | 35 mcg |
Drying removes most of the water: USDA lists 16.6 grams of water per 100 grams for the dried, sweetened entry against 83.5 grams for raw mango, so calories rise from about 60 to 319 per 100 grams and total sugars from 13.7 to 66.3 grams. The dried entry is sweetened, so its sugars include sugar added in processing; the Nutrition Facts label on a package shows that product’s added sugars. Our dried mango notes sit in the mango guide, and our list of low sugar fruits puts fresh fruit sugars side by side.
UF/IFAS Extension classifies mangos as drupes, which is why our stone fruits page lists mango next to peaches, plums and cherries, and our list of foods high in vitamin C compares the mango figures with other produce.
Labels, packaging and other notes
- Daily Values: the FDA Daily Values in the tables (21 CFR 101.9) are label reference values, not personal targets.
- Frozen, canned and dried products: the USDA rows above are raw fruit, canned nectar and one dried, sweetened entry. For any packaged mango product, the Nutrition Facts label on the package is the figure for that product.
- Varieties missing from USDA: SR Legacy has no separate entries for ‘Haden’, ‘Tommy Atkins’, ‘Kent’, ‘Keitt’ or any other named variety, so the variety table carries no nutrient values.
- Values vary: USDA SR Legacy figures are averages; variety, ripeness and fruit size change the numbers for any single mango.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of mangoes?
UF/IFAS Extension divides mangoes into Indian types, usually monoembryonic and highly colored, and Indochinese types, usually polyembryonic and green to yellow. Its Florida table lists varieties such as ‘Haden’, ‘Tommy Atkins’, ‘Kent’ and ‘Keitt’.
Which mango varieties mature first in Florida?
In the UF/IFAS table, ‘Florigon’ and ‘Zill’ mature from May to July, while ‘Keitt’ matures in August and September.
What is the difference between monoembryonic and polyembryonic mangoes?
UF/IFAS Extension explains that a polyembryonic seed produces a tree identical to its parent, while a tree from a monoembryonic seed is a hybrid of both parents.
Does USDA list nutrients for individual mango varieties?
No. USDA SR Legacy has one raw mango entry for all varieties; a cup of pieces lists about 60.1 milligrams of vitamin C, 67% of the FDA Daily Value.
Is a mango a stone fruit?
Yes: UF/IFAS Extension classifies mangos as drupes with a single large, flattened seed enclosed in a woody husk.
How can you tell when a mango is mature?
UF/IFAS Extension says the fruit is mature when the shoulders and the nose broaden or, before any color change, when the flesh near the seed turns from white to yellow.
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Last reviewed October 2026.
Related guides: Tropical Fruits List: Types of Tropical Fruits and USDA Values, Mango Benefits: USDA Mango Nutrition, Calories and Allergy Facts, Tropical Fruits List: Types of Tropical Fruits and USDA Values, Stone Fruits: What Counts as a Drupe, With USDA Nutrients.