08/23/2026
If you’re not regularly eating mangos, there’s a good chance you just don’t know which mango varieties to buy. 🥸🥭 Let me help!
Not all mangos are the same. Different types of mangos have different flavors, textures, sweetness levels, and uses—and knowing what to look for can make a huge difference.
Mangos 🥭 are also packed with nutrients, including vitamins A and C, plus potassium and magnesium. So if you’ve been wondering how to choose a mango at the grocery store, start by knowing the variety.
Here are 6 common mango varieties you may find at your supermarket:
💛 Haden Mango: Originally from Peru, Ecuador, and México. Haden mangos have a peachy, tropical aroma with firm flesh and a sweet-tart flavor.
💛 Francis Mango: Grown on small farms in Haiti and Ecuador. Francis mangos have a tropical, peachy aroma with soft, sweet flesh.
💛 Honey Mango: Also known as Ataulfo mango, these come from México, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. They have smooth flesh with a sweet, slightly tart tropical flavor. The small seed means you get a lot more mango to eat, which makes these one of my favorites for breakfast, salads, and snacking. 🥭
💛 Keitt Mango: Grown in México, Ecuador, the U.S., and Brazil. Keitt mangos have firm flesh, a citrusy aroma, and a sweet, fruity flavor. They’re also commonly enjoyed while still mature-green in many Asian cuisines.
❌ Tommy Atkins Mango: I never buy these! They’re one of the most common mango varieties in the U.S., but if you’ve ever bought a firm mango that left a bunch of fibers stuck between your teeth… there’s a good chance it was a Tommy Atkins. 😆
💛 Kent Mango: Grown in México, Peru, and Ecuador. Kent mangos are juicy with a sweet, slightly tart flavor and tropical aroma. They’re great for eating fresh, juicing, or drying.
🥭 My advice: Don’t just grab whatever mango is sitting in the produce department. Check the variety first and choose based on how you plan to use it.
Save this mango guide for your next grocery trip—and send it to someone who needs to stop buying the wrong mangos. 😂