Health Benefits
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Has taste modifying effect
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
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Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Skin rash
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
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Varieties
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Dark red
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Red
Origin
West Africa
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall
Dry, Hot
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.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Other Countries
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Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sapotaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Synsepalum
Citrullus
Species
S. dulcificum
C. lanatus
Difference Between Miracle fruit and Watermelon
We might think that Miracle fruit and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Miracle fruit and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Miracle fruit and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Miracle fruit and Watermelon with peel is - and 30.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 35.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Miracle fruit and Watermelon 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 Watermelon is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.