Mangoes are good sources of both types of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. Fiber is a carbohydrate in plant foods that you can’t digest. Insoluble fiber doesn’t break down in your digestive tract, which adds bulk to your stool (poop). As a result, your stool is softer and easier to pass.

Fiber isn’t just good for your gut. It could benefit your waistline, too. One study found that mangoes may help control hunger, which could help you stick to your healthy eating goals.

“Mangoes take longer to digest than low-fiber foods,” says Sedlacek. “So, you’re less likely to notice a crash of fatigue and hunger that happens after you eat processed foods or foods that may not be as nutritionally dense, like chips or crackers. You feel fuller, longer, without having to consume a lot of calories. And you’re able to get some extra nutrients in the process!”

Vitamins A, C and E are antioxidants that are necessary for healthy hair and skin. These vitamins help fight off the damage your skin sustains each day from the environment. Applying these vitamins directly to your skin can be beneficial, which is why many skin care products contain them. But you also need these nutrients in your diet and mangos just happen to supply them.

The soluble fiber in mangos can help lower both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (that’s the “bad” cholesterol that causes plaque to build up in your blood vessels, which blocks the flow of blood and oxygen).

Many people aren’t getting enough potassium, a mineral that helps counteract the effects of sodium in your body. Too much sodium — and not enough potassium — can contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension).