Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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 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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Monsoon
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Dark red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
NA, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Rainfall
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Solanaceae
Sapotaceae
Species
S. melongena
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Eggplant and Miracle fruit
We might think that Eggplant and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Miracle fruit with peel is 25.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Miracle fruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Miracle fruit is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.