Miracle fruit

Tamarind

Miracle fruit and Tamarind

Miracle fruit

Tamarind

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

Has taste modifying effect

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Skin rash

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.40 g62.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.40 g5.10 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g57.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.00 g2.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.43 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.15 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-1.94 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

2.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

1.33 mg3.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.78 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-2.80 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

-8.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.60 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

-628.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

-2.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

-28.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

-74.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

-92.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

-0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

-113.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

-0.10 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

-0.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg1.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

-0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

80.50 g82.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.09 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

-239.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

35.00 kcal239.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

28.00 kcal187.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

351.00 kcal128.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-239.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

-28.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

-254.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

-239.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tropical

Season

Monsoon

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark red

Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Brown

Shape

Oval

Curving Cylinder

Texture

Fleshy

Tough

Taste

Sweet

Sour-Sweet

Origin

West Africa

Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.85.6-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall

Humid to dry, 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.

Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Fabales

Family

Sapotaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Synsepalum

Tamarindus

Species

S. dulcificum

Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub

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Difference Between Miracle fruit and Tamarind

We might think that Miracle fruit and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Tamarind is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Tamarind with peel is - and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Ericales and Fabales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.