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Miracle fruit
Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

NA
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

NA33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

NANA
0 10.4
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Sugar

NANA
0 63.35
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Protein

NA0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

NA0.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

NANA
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NANA
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NANA
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NANA
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NANA
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NANA
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NANA
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mgNA
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

NANA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA
0 834
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Choline

NANA
0 14.2
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Fat

NA0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

NA310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

NA2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

NA1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

NA27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

NANA
0 92
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Zinc

NANA
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

NA26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

NANA
0 3.3
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Copper

NANA
0 2
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Selenium

NANA
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

NANA
0 318
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Omega 6s

NANA
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

NA64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

NA0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA127.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NANA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

NA276.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

NA25.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

NA345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

NA257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Monsoon
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Yellow

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

NA, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

West Africa
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.86.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

NA
China

Other Countries

NA
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Not Available
United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

NA
Magnoliophyta

Class

NA
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Sapotaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Synsepalum
Diospyros

Species

S. dulcificum
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Not Available
Not Available

Difference Between Miracle fruit and American Persimmon

We might think that Miracle fruit and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.