The fruit contains 79% water 0.5% protein, 20% carbohydrates, 0.63 % acidity, 0.3% fiber, 11 mg% calcium, 17 mg% phosphorus, 0.09 mg% vitamin B, 0.06mg% vitamin B2, 0.1 mg % vitamin B5, 66 mg% vitamin C.
The fruit is a good a source of vitamin C and can supply nearly 12% of the daily requirements per 100 g.
Vitamin C is yet another antioxidant found in mangosteen that is known for its water solubility and aid in helping the body develop immunity to infections agents that cause disease like flu, scurvy and is some cases cancer.
Vitamin E is another vitamin known to have its traces in mangosteen. This vitamin is usually found in nuts and legumes but in this case, also in mangosteen.
Vitamin E is good for keeping the human skin looking young and fighting off aging. It is also beneficial for hair and nails.
It has also benefits like lowering level of bad cholesterol and reducing the chances of women getting fibrocystic breast disease.
In general, vitamin concentrations in mangosteen are relatively low compared with other exotic fruit, yet both folate and ascorbic acid levels are comparatively high.
Vitamin content in mangosteen
