Miracle fruit and Loquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
Not Available
12.14 g
40
Fiber
Not Available
1.70 g
29
Protein
Not Available
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.03
25
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
76.00 mcg
8
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
Not Available
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
266.00 mg
24
Iron
Not Available
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
Not Available
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
Not Available
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
Not Available
0.05 mg
28
Phosphorus
Not Available
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
Not Available
0.15 mg
22
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
Not Available
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
Not Available
86.73 g
29
Ash
Not Available
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
47.00 kcal
26
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
67.00 kcal
16
Calories in Foods
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Monsoon
Winter
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
West Africa
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Japan
Other Countries
NA
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
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
Eriobotrya
Species
S. dulcificum
E. japonica
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Loquat
We might think that Miracle fruit and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Loquat with peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Loquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Miracle fruit and Loquat is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
