The most delicious fruits to try are mango, lychee, guava, papaya, pomegranate, pineapple, strawberry, peach, orange and banana. Mango leads our list, and Alphonso from Ratnagiri and Devgad is the one we know best. Each fruit below gets its flavour, origin and one nutrition fact.
How we picked these fruits
"Delicious" is a matter of taste, so this is not a ranking. We chose ten fruits that most people in India can find, that taste very different from each other, and that we could describe with facts from published sources. We are a mango business, and we say so: mango is first because it is the fruit we know best. The rest of the list comes from general references such as Wikipedia, which draws its nutrition tables from USDA data.
All nutrition figures below are per 100 g of the raw fruit, with the edible part only. They are rounded, and a real fruit will vary with variety and ripeness. Treat them as a guide for comparing fruits, not as a diet plan.
The ten fruits, one by one
1. Mango
Mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines, and India grows roughly 43% of the world's mangoes (FAO figures that also include mangosteens and guavas, about 26 million tonnes in 2023). Raw mango gives about 60 kcal and 36 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. The flesh is sweet, smooth and fragrant. See our guide on why mango is called the king of fruits for the story behind the title.
Among mangoes, Alphonso (Hapus) from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt of the Konkan coast is the one we sell. Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, with the best supply from March to May, and the 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. You can order from the Ratnagiri Alphonso and Devgad Alphonso pages, or try Gujarat's Gir Kesar through our Kesar mango page. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Our guide to mango varieties in India helps you compare types, and our ripening guide covers the last few days.
2. Lychee
Lychee comes from southern China, where it has been cultivated since at least the 11th century. The skin is thin and turns red when ripe. Inside is translucent, juicy flesh around one large inedible seed. The flavour is sweet and mildly tart with a floral, rose-like aroma. Raw lychee has about 66 kcal and 72 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is high for a fruit this small.
3. Guava
Guava is native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America, and it has a fragrance similar to lemon rind. The pulp can be sweet or sour and ranges from off-white to deep pink. It is one of the highest vitamin C fruits on this list, with about 228 mg per 100 g, along with 5.4 g of fibre and 68 kcal.
4. Papaya
Papaya was first domesticated in southern Mexico and Central America. The flesh is red-orange or yellow, and the central cavity holds black seeds that are edible and taste sharp and spicy. Raw papaya has about 43 kcal and 62 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. Unripe papaya contains latex and the enzyme papain, which can irritate or cause allergy in some people, so it is usually cooked. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor before eating unripe papaya.
5. Pomegranate
The pomegranate is native to the region from the Caucasus to the Iranian plateau and was domesticated about 5,000 years ago. One fruit holds roughly 200 to 1,400 edible arils, each a juicy coat around a seed. Most fruit is moderately tart, though some varieties are sweet. The arils supply vitamin K, about 14% of the Daily Value per 100 g, and the seeds add fibre.
6. Pineapple
Pineapple is native to South America and is a multiple fruit, formed when many flowers fuse into one. Raw pineapple has about 50 kcal, 48 mg of vitamin C and a high share of manganese per 100 g. It contains bromelain, a group of enzymes that Wikipedia says is still under preliminary research for its effects in people, so we make no health claim for it.
7. Strawberry
Botanically a strawberry is not a berry. It is an aggregate accessory fruit, and the small "seeds" outside are achenes, each a tiny fruit. Raw strawberry has about 33 kcal and 59 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, so it is light and rich in vitamin C. We list a Mahabaleshwar strawberry product for the Maharashtra season.
8. Peach
Peaches were first domesticated in China, with the oldest stones found near Hangzhou. Nectarines are the same species without the fuzz. Freestone peaches separate easily from the pit and are preferred for eating fresh, while clingstone peaches are mainly used for canning. Raw peach has about 46 kcal per 100 g.
9. Orange
Sweet oranges were domesticated in East Asia, across a region that spans southern China, north-east India and Myanmar. Genetic work suggests they are a cross of mandarin and pomelo. Navel oranges are seedless with thick, easy-to-peel skin, blood oranges get their red flesh from anthocyanin, and Valencia is a late-season variety. Raw orange has about 47 kcal and 53 mg of vitamin C per 100 g.
10. Banana
Bananas were probably first domesticated in New Guinea. India was the world's largest banana producer in 2022, at about 34.5 million tonnes. Raw banana has about 89 kcal, 358 mg of potassium and 0.4 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g, which makes it the most energy-dense fruit on this list.
Quick comparison
| Fruit | Flavour in a line | Energy (kcal) | Vitamin C (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango | Sweet, smooth, fragrant | 60 | 36 |
| Lychee | Sweet, mildly tart, floral | 66 | 72 |
| Guava | Sweet or sour, lemon-rind fragrance | 68 | 228 |
| Papaya | Sweet, musky | 43 | 62 |
| Pomegranate | Tart to sweet, juicy arils | Not listed in our source | 10 |
| Pineapple | Sweet and tangy | 50 | 48 |
| Strawberry | Sweet, light, juicy | 33 | 59 |
| Peach | Soft, sweet, juicy | 46 | Not a notable source |
| Orange | Sweet citrus | 47 | 53 |
| Banana | Sweet, creamy | 89 | 9 |
Guava wins on vitamin C by a wide margin, strawberry is the lightest in energy, and banana is the heaviest. None of that makes one fruit "better". A mix of colours and types over the week covers more nutrients than any single favourite.
How much fruit to eat
The NHS counts 80 g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit as one portion of its 5 A DAY target. It counts 30 g of dried fruit as one portion, roughly equal to 80 g of fresh fruit, and says dried fruit is best eaten with meals to protect teeth. Juice and smoothies count as one portion, with a combined limit of 150 ml a day. If you have diabetes or another condition that affects what you can eat, ask your doctor or dietitian how much fruit suits you. Our page on fruits for people with diabetes is a starting point, not medical advice.
Buying and storing
Fresh mango is a seasonal fruit, so we sell it from about February to June and not outside that window. For the rest of the year, our Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin keeps the Alphonso flavour in a tin from Rs 590, and we also sell dried fruit such as crimson raisins. If you want more variety in one place, browse our imported fruits collection.
General storage advice for most of these fruits is simple. Keep firm tropical fruit such as mango, papaya and banana at room temperature until they ripen, then move ripe fruit to the fridge if you cannot finish it quickly. Wash fruit before you cut it, and keep cut fruit covered and cold. Our guide to best seasonal fruits through the year shows what is at its peak in each month.
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People also ask
What is the most delicious fruit in the world?
There is no single answer, because taste is personal. In India the mango is often called the king of fruits, and many people name Alphonso as their favourite. Lychee, strawberry, peach and pomegranate also have devoted fans. Try several from this list, in season, and judge for yourself.
Which fruit is called the king of fruits?
The mango is called the king of fruits in India, where it is the national fruit. Pakistan and the Philippines also name the mango as their national fruit. Alphonso, grown on the Konkan coast, is the variety many Indians first think of when they say the mango is the king.
How many fruits should I eat a day?
The NHS 5 A DAY advice counts 80 g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables as one portion, and 30 g of dried fruit as one portion. Juice and smoothies count as one portion at most, with a 150 ml daily limit. Ask your doctor or dietitian if you manage a health condition.
Which fruit has the most vitamin C?
Among the ten fruits here, guava has the most vitamin C, at about 228 mg per 100 g of raw fruit. Lychee, papaya, strawberry, orange and pineapple follow, between roughly 48 and 72 mg. Mango has about 36 mg. These figures are rounded and vary with variety and ripeness.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Mango (nutrition table per 100 g raw mango), accessed October 2026.
- NHS, 5 A DAY: what counts?, accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Guava, accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Lychee, accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.