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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Mango, ripe Amra

Also known as: aam, Ripe mango, Amra (pakva)

The king of fruits — ripe mango builds all tissues and ojas; classical texts prize it as strengthening and virilizing.

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Mango, ripe — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Mango, ripe — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The king of fruits — ripe mango builds all tissues and ojas; classical texts prize it as strengthening and virilizing.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Choose fully tree-ripened fruit; soak in water 30 minutes before eating (traditional practice to temper heat).

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with cardamom
  • aamras with a little ghee
  • milk shakes are traditional EXCEPTION — fully sweet ripe mango with milk is accepted by many schools

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (portion control)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess (large amounts)
  • Contraindication: unripe sour mango aggravates pitta

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mango, ripe

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (165g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Mango, ripe

Mango Cardamom Almond DrinkDrink · 13 min

Mango Cardamom Almond Drink

Mango Cardamom Almond Drink is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: let t...

Mango Dairy Millet PorridgeBreakfast · 40 min

Mango Dairy Millet Porridge

This mango-milk porridge is flagged for its fruit-and-dairy combination. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: use little sw...

Mango Dairy Ragi PancakesBreakfast · 35 min

Mango Dairy Ragi Pancakes

These ragi pancakes are flagged because mango is combined with cow milk. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: use little ci...

Warm Mango Coconut BakeDessert · 50 min

Warm Mango Coconut Bake

Warm Mango Coconut Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

Mango Dairy Millet PuddingDessert · 38 min

Mango Dairy Millet Pudding

This millet pudding is flagged because mango is combined with cow milk. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: keep sweetener...

Mango Coconut Water SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Mango Coconut Water Smoothie

Mango Coconut Water Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

Mango Yogurt SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Mango Yogurt Smoothie

This mango-yogurt smoothie is flagged for combining fruit with dairy. Vata: serve without ice. Pitta: keep sweetener low...

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