Fruit has sugar. Candy and soda have sugar. Why is eating a whole mango healthier than eating a candy bar?

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Fruit has sugar. Candy and soda have sugar. Why is eating a whole mango healthier than eating a candy bar?

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There is also a psychology and eating habits part to it. A mango or other fruits need to be stored, washed, prepared etc. As an impulsive snack real fruit takes more planning and effort. Candy with its ease of storage, cheapness, and availability makes it far more likely to be abused. So it makes sense to encourage the overweight and out of shape to consume more fruit and less candy.