A Hershey's Chocolate Bar Contains Less Sugar Than This Tropical Fruit - Tasting Table

"A medium mango can contain up to 46 grams of sugar, while a Hershey's Milk Chocolate bar contains just 25 grams. Serving size does come into play here, with an average mango weighing around 11 ounces, while the chocolate bar in this case weighs just 1.55 ounces. That said, mangoes do have a high concentration of sugar compared to many other fresh fruits."

"There are arguments about the difference between natural sugars and added sugars, with the key factor being that natural sugars are usually accompanied by other nutritional benefits. Mangoes are rich in fiber (around 5 grams per mango), low in fat, and contain more than 100% of your daily vitamin C requirement. Chocolate, on the other hand, has less to offer in the nutrition department."

"To stick with tropical flavors, choose a cup of chopped papaya, and you'll be eating just 11 grams of sugar. Just like mango, it's high in vitamin C, but it also has a unique enzyme that aids digestion. Watermelon is another summer favorite that's surprisingly low in sugar."

While fruit is generally considered healthier than chocolate, the comparison becomes nuanced when examining sugar content. A medium mango contains 46 grams of sugar compared to 25 grams in a Hershey's Milk Chocolate bar. However, natural sugars in mangoes come with significant nutritional advantages including approximately 5 grams of fiber, low fat content, and over 100% of daily vitamin C requirements. Chocolate offers minimal nutritional value beyond some antioxidants from cacao, which are more concentrated in dark chocolate. For those monitoring sugar intake, lower-sugar fruit alternatives like papaya (11 grams per cup) or watermelon provide tropical flavors with reduced sugar content while maintaining nutritional benefits.

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