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Benefits

Health Benefits

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Has taste modifying effect
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

5.40 g19.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.40 g2.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g16.30 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg2.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mg0.11 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-4.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-9.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

-4.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

-232.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

-0.37 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

-1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

-35.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

-17.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

-0.15 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

-14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

-0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

-144.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

-31.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

80.50 g79.11 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

-74.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

35.00 kcal74.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

28.00 kcal71.42 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

351.00 kcal249.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

-69.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

-65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

-360.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

-450.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Monsoon
Summer, Winter

Varieties

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark red
Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Pink

Shape

Oval
Conical

Texture

Fleshy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

West Africa
Western Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-5.85-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall
Dry, 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.
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

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Production

Top Producer

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Turkey

Other Countries

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Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

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France

Top Exporter

United States of America
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum
Ficus carica

Synonym

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Alismidae

Order

Ericales
Rosales

Family

Sapotaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Synsepalum
Ficus

Species

S. dulcificum
Ficus carica

Generic Group

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Mulberry

Difference Between Miracle fruit and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Fig with peel is - and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Fig 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 Fig is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.