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Miracle fruit and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Has taste modifying effect
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

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Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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)
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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

5.40 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.40 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

-7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

-267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

-0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

-16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

-9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

-12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

-0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

-15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

-0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

-35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

-10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.50 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

-34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

35.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

28.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

351.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

-64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

-316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Melon

Season

Monsoon
Summer

Varieties

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red
Orange

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Creamy Orange

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

West Africa
Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-5.85-6.5
3.5 10
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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.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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China

Other Countries

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Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

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United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Sapotaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Synsepalum
Cucumis

Species

S. dulcificum
C. melo

Generic Group

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Gourd

Difference Between Miracle fruit and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Cantaloupe with peel is - and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.