Tag: High sugar dried fruit

While a cup of fresh mango contains fewer than 100 calories, the same volume of dried mango is over 500 calories due to concentrated sugars. So, is dried mango actually good for you, or is it just a sugary treat in disguise that's best avoided?

A single half-cup serving of raisins contains approximately 217 calories and 47 grams of sugar, a concentration many people underestimate. While a nutritious snack in moderation, this high concentration naturally raises the question: can eating too much raisins be bad for you, and what are the specific health implications of overindulgence?