Fruits & Vegetables: Nutrition, Culinary Uses & Preservation

Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.

Dried Fruit

Mangoes for sale at a market stall, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Dried Mango Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erik Odom

Dried fruit is widely viewed as a healthy snack. While it is a better alternative to sugary candy and other junk food, dried fruit should still be consumed in moderation because it contains much higher amounts of sugar and calories than regular fruit.