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
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
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
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)
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
Not Available
8.16 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
0.90 g
37
Sugar
Not Available
7.86 g
38
Protein
Not Available
0.84 g
34
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
169.00 mcg
4
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.73 mg
16
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.11 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
23
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
36.70 mg
21
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
2.50 mcg
25
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
Not Available
0.19 g
34
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
267.00 mg
23
Iron
Not Available
0.21 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
16.00 mg
7
Calcium
Not Available
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
Not Available
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
Not Available
0.18 mg
15
Phosphorus
Not Available
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
Not Available
0.41 mg
8
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.41 mcg
12
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
Not Available
35.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
10.00 mg
8
Water Content
Not Available
90.15 g
11
Ash
Not Available
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
34.00 kcal
20
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
34.00 kcal
26
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
64.00 kcal
20
Calories in Jam
Not Available
365.00 kcal
4
Calories in Pie
Not Available
316.00 kcal
15
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
No
No
Color
Dark red
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Africa, India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
5-6.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
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
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapotaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Cucumis
Species
S. dulcificum
C. melo
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Cantaloupe belong to and 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.
