Miracle fruit and Feijoa
Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
NA
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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
12.92 g
38
Fiber
Not Available
6.40 g
7
Sugar
Not Available
8.20 g
33
Protein
Not Available
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
Not Available
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
27.00 mcg
26
Fat
Not Available
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
Not Available
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
Not Available
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
Not Available
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
Not Available
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
Not Available
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
Not Available
0.08 mg
34
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
Not Available
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
83.28 g
99+
Ash
Not Available
0.38 g
34
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
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
Not Available
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold, Warm
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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
New Zealand
Other Countries
NA
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Myrtales
Family
Sapotaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Acca
Species
S. dulcificum
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Not Available
Myrtle
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Feijoa
We might think that Miracle fruit and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
