The mangosteen tree has the scientific name Garcinia mangostana. The fruit of the mangosteen tree is rich in nutrients and has a citrus and peach flavor. Fresh mangosteen is rare in the United States, but canned mangosteen is commercially available.
Calories
This nutritional information applies specifically to a 1 cup serving of canned mangosteen packed in syrup according to Fatsecret. A serving of mangosteen contains 143 calories, including 130 calories from carbohydrates, 10 calories from fat and three calories from protein. The calories in a serving of mangosteen provide about 7 percent of the daily value for and calories, based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Carbohydrates, Fat and Protein
Mangosteen provides 35 g of carbohydrates per serving, or 12 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates. It also has 1 g of fat, which is 2 percent of the daily value for fat. The protein content in a serving of mangosteen is 0.8g, or 1.6 percent of the daily value for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of mangosteen provides 10 percent of the daily value for vitamin C. It also has 3 percent of the daily value for iron, 2 percent of the daily value for calcium and 1 percent of the daily value for vitamin A.
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