Dried mango (no sugar added)
Rated by 11 diets
Diet Ratings
Even unsweetened dried mango concentrates natural sugars to approximately 66g net carbs per 100g. Drying process removes water but not carbs.
Whole plant food with minimal processing. No added sugar means no hidden animal-derived additives. Excellent vegan snack.
Mango is paleo-approved fruit, but drying concentrates sugars significantly. No added sugar is positive, but natural sugar concentration is high. Portion control essential.
iStricter paleo practitioners minimize dried fruits due to sugar concentration; others accept small portions as occasional treats.
Whole fruit product with natural sugars concentrated through drying. Acceptable occasionally as snack but portion control important. Fresh fruit preferred.
Mango is fruit and plant-derived. Even without added sugar, dried mango contains concentrated natural sugars and carbohydrates incompatible with carnivore diet.
Dried mango with no added sugar is a compliant fruit product. The drying process is acceptable; the key is verifying no added sugars or sulfites (though some sulfites are acceptable as preservatives in dried fruit).
Mango is high in excess fructose per Monash University. Drying concentrates FODMAPs further, making it unsuitable even without added sugar.
Excellent DASH fruit choice. Low sodium, rich in potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C. No added sugar maintains nutritional integrity. Dried fruit concentrates nutrients and natural sugars; portion control recommended but fundamentally DASH-aligned.
Even unsweetened dried mango concentrates natural sugars: ~20g carbs per 1oz. High-glycemic despite lack of added sugar. Requires strict portioning and protein/fat pairing. Fresh mango preferred in Zone.
Dried mango retains polyphenols and antioxidants from fresh fruit, but drying concentrates natural sugars (15-20g per ounce). High glycemic load despite lack of added sugars. Acceptable in small portions (1 ounce) as occasional treat, but inferior to fresh mango for anti-inflammatory benefits.
Dried mango without added sugar is still high in natural sugars and calories due to water removal concentration. Provides fiber and some micronutrients, but portion control is critical. The chewy texture may be difficult for some GLP-1 patients. Better as occasional treat than regular snack.
iSome GLP-1 experts recommend avoiding all dried fruit due to sugar concentration, while others allow small portions (1-2 pieces) as a natural sweet option if blood sugar is stable.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.