Tapioca with Mango
Tapioca with Mango, often called Sago with Mango or Mango Sago, is a beloved chilled dessert soup originating from Hong Kong. It features small, translucent pearls of sago (tapioca starch) cooked until chewy, combined with sweet, ripe mango chunks, creamy coconut milk or evaporated milk, and sometimes a splash of mango puree for extra flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates from the sago pearls, sugar, and fruit, with a moderate amount of fat from the coconut milk. It provides quick energy and some vitamin C from the mango, but is generally a treat rather than a nutrient-dense food, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a signature dessert of Hong Kong's 'tong sui' (sweet soup) tradition, showcasing the region's love for combining textures and refreshing flavors in the humid climate. Nutritionally, the sago pearls are a pure starch source, making this a quick-energy dessert often enjoyed as a cooling snack rather than a meal.
