Miracle fruit and Damson
Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
Not Available
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
1.40 g
32
Sugar
Not Available
9.92 g
22
Protein
Not Available
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
Not Available
1.90 mg
31
Fat
Not Available
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
Not Available
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
Not Available
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
Not Available
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
Not Available
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
Not Available
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
Not Available
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
Not Available
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
Not Available
87.02 g
26
Ash
Not Available
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
West Africa
Syria
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold
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.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
United Kingdom
Other Countries
NA
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
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
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Damson
We might think that Miracle fruit and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Damson 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 Damson is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
