Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
NA
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Monsoon
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Brown, Green
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
NA, Sweet
Origin
America, India
West Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Rainfall
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Indonesia
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Philippines
United States of America
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Not Available
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Arecidae
Asteridae
Family
Arecaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
C. nucifera
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available
Difference Between Coconut and Miracle fruit
We might think that Coconut and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Miracle fruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Miracle fruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Miracle fruit is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.