Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
NA
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
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)
Along with meal, 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)
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
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)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
Dark red
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Humid, Warm
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.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Other Countries
NA
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
India
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Family
Sapotaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Artocarpus
Species
S. dulcificum
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Jackfruit
We might think that Miracle fruit and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Jackfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Jackfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and Jackfruit is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.