Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Blue, Indigo
Dark red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Origin
North America
West Africa
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Rainfall
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
- When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
- It is also used as natural sweetener.
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Synsepalum
Species
V. myrtillus
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Blueberry and Miracle fruit
We might think that Blueberry and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Miracle fruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blueberry and Miracle fruit is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.