Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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 consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Purple
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
NA
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
India
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Clusiaceae
Solanaceae
Species
G. mangostana
S. melongena
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant 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 Purple Mangosteen and Eggplant is Malpighiales and Solanales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.