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Sugary fruit-flavored popping boba; low protein sweet topping
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Mango popping boba (40 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
38
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 27 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 35 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 48 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 57 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 70 g | 67 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 140 g | 133 kcal |
Calculated from 95 calories per 100 g.
Mango popping boba consists of small, thin-skinned spheres filled with mango-flavoured liquid. The shell bursts when bitten, releasing the filling; commercial mango popping boba is an ultra-processed product.
Not necessarily. Many mango popping boba products get their flavour from added flavouring rather than mango flesh, so the name alone does not confirm real fruit content. Check the ingredient list for mango or mango purée.
Mango popping boba has a delicate gel membrane surrounding its liquid centre. Biting through the membrane releases the filling, creating the popping sensation; the spheres are not carbonated and do not explode from heat.
Mango popping boba has a liquid centre and a thin shell that bursts when bitten. Tapioca pearls are made from starch and have a chewy, doughy texture throughout, so they do not pop.
Spoon mango popping boba into a prepared bubble tea just before serving. A wide straw lets you sip the spheres with the drink, while a spoon works well for thicker drinks or when you want them as a topping.
You can add mango popping boba to a hot drink, but heat may soften its delicate shell and make the spheres burst sooner. Let the drink cool a little and add the boba shortly before drinking.
Keep opened mango popping boba covered in its packing liquid in the refrigerator, and follow the storage and use-by directions on the container. Discard it if the smell, colour, or texture changes noticeably.
Freezing mango popping boba is usually a poor choice: ice crystals can damage the thin shells, making the spheres leak or lose their popping texture after thawing. Refrigerate an opened container instead, following its package directions.
Yes. A common home method combines mango-flavoured liquid with sodium alginate, then drops it into a calcium bath to form a thin gel skin. The spheres are delicate, so serve them soon after making.
Yes, mango popping boba works well on frozen yogurt, ice cream, and fruit desserts because its juicy centre adds a contrasting texture. Add it just before serving so the spheres stay intact and do not make the topping watery.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.6mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Biotin
0.08µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Calcium
3.2mg · 0% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 38 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (40 g):
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Mango popping boba are small, juice-filled spheres with a thin outer layer, made to add a burst of mango flavour to drinks and desserts. They are a familiar bubble-tea topping and can also be spooned over frozen yoghurt, ice cream or fruit bowls. In cafés around the world, they are often served in cold drinks with a wide straw so the pearls can be enjoyed along with each sip.
The delicate coating gives way with a pop, releasing a sweet, fruity centre. They are mainly a sweet carbohydrate-based topping, with very little protein. Pair them with unsweetened tea, sparkling water or plain yoghurt if you want the mango flavour without making an already-sweet drink or dessert much sweeter.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.