Miracle fruit and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
Not Available
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
2.00 g
26
Sugar
Not Available
9.00 g
28
Protein
Not Available
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
Not Available
2.80 mg
29
Fat
Not Available
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
259.00 mg
26
Iron
Not Available
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
Not Available
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
Not Available
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
Not Available
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
Not Available
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
Not Available
0.08 mg
36
Copper
Not Available
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
Not Available
86.35 g
31
Ash
Not Available
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
Not Available
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Turkey
Other Countries
NA
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Prunus armeniaca
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
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Prunus
Species
S. dulcificum
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Apricot
We might think that Miracle fruit and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Apricot 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 Miracle fruit and Apricot is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
