Common questions

Is Mango healthy?

Mango scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed food due to the inclusion of sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

How processed is Mango?

Mango is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mango's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dried Mango counts in its favor; Sulphur Dioxide is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mango

Name: Mango
Brand: Tesco

Tesco

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Fruits

Summary

This product is a processed food due to the inclusion of sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. While the main ingredient is dried mango, the presence of this additive and the processing level limit its score. Choosing unsulfured options would improve its health profile.

Key ingredients 2

Dried Mango

Good

Whole fruit providing natural dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, though concentrated in natural sugars due to the drying process.

Sulphur Dioxide

Bad

Used as a preservative to maintain color and prevent spoilage, but may cause allergic reactions or sensitivities in certain individuals.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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