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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Carbs
Not Available
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Protein
Not Available
  
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Fat
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
Not Available
  
Iron
Not Available
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Calcium
Not Available
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Phosphorus
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
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
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
316.00 kcal
  
15
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
  
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
  
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
  
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.