Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
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, 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)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Monsoon
All seasons
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Dark red
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Taste
NA, Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Origin
West Africa
Mexico
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Warm to hot climate
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 name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapotaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Cucurbita
Species
S. dulcificum
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Pumpkin
We might think that Miracle fruit and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Pumpkin with peel is Not Available and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.