Miracle fruit and Kumquat
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, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
Not Available
15.90 g
21
Fiber
Not Available
6.50 g
6
Sugar
Not Available
9.36 g
25
Protein
Not Available
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
Not Available
8.40 mg
10
Fat
Not Available
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
486.00 mg
6
Iron
Not Available
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
Not Available
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
Not Available
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
Not Available
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
Not Available
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
Not Available
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
Not Available
0.14 mg
24
Copper
Not Available
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
Not Available
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
80.80 g
99+
Ash
Not Available
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
71.00 kcal
12
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
Not Available
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
Not Available
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Monsoon
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
West Africa
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
China
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Citrus
Species
S. dulcificum
C. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Kumquat
We might think that Miracle fruit and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Kumquat with peel is Not Available and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Kumquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and Kumquat is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
