Fresh Mango Slices with Tajín

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Fresh Mango Slices with Tajín is a popular Mexican snack where ripe mango is sliced and generously sprinkled with a tangy, spicy chili-lime salt seasoning. The core ingredients are simply fresh mango and Tajín Clásico seasoning, which is a blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt. It's a beloved street food and fruit stand offering found throughout Mexico and widely enjoyed in Mexican-American communities.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates and natural sugars from the mango, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, and dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 100-150 calories depending on the mango portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	100 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	190 mg
Vitamin C	60 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Folate	70 mcg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Iron	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup sliced mango (165 g) with ~1/2 tsp Tajín (3 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination is a perfect example of the Mexican flavor principle of balancing sweet, spicy, and sour, which enhances the fruit's natural taste. Nutritionally, the vitamin C in the mango can help with the absorption of any iron present in the chili seasoning.