Miracle fruit and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
NA
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
NA
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
Not Available
13.80 g
34
Fiber
Not Available
4.30 g
13
Sugar
Not Available
7.37 g
40
Protein
Not Available
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
Not Available
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.33 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.78 mg
13
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
Not Available
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
275.00 mg
22
Iron
Not Available
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
Not Available
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
Not Available
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
Not Available
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
Not Available
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
Not Available
0.19 mg
20
Copper
Not Available
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
Not Available
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
83.95 g
99+
Ash
Not Available
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Monsoon
Summer
Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red
Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
NA, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
West Africa
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.8
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
NA
Russia
Other Countries
NA
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Not Available
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
NA
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapotaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Ribes
Species
S. dulcificum
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Red Currant
We might think that Miracle fruit and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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