Overview

• A six-month randomized controlled trial in adults with prediabetes compared a daily fresh mango to a low-sugar granola bar.
• Those assigned to mango showed better blood glucose control, improved insulin sensitivity, and lower body fat than the granola bar group.
• The mango serving contained roughly 32 grams of sugar versus about 11 grams in the comparator bar.
• Researchers emphasized that the whole-fruit matrix, including fiber and nutrients, can influence metabolic outcomes beyond simple sugar counts.
• The peer-reviewed findings were published in Foods in August 2025, and the authors disclosed no other conflicts of interest.