Tamarind

Miracle fruit

Tamarind and Miracle fruit

Tamarind

Miracle fruit

Add ⊕

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

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

General Benefits

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

Has taste modifying effect

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

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

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

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

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

✔ ✘

Lactating Women

✔ ✘

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

62.50 g5.40 g

1 79.18

👆🏻

Fiber

5.10 g5.40 g

0 10.4

👆🏻

Sugar

57.40 g0.00 g

0 63.35

👆🏻

Protein

2.80 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

👆🏻

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.03

0.02 0.52

👆🏻

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

👆🏻

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

👆🏻

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.15 mg-

0 1.3

👆🏻

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.94 mg-

0 2.8

👆🏻

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg-

0 1.4

👆🏻

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg-

0 0.4

👆🏻

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

👆🏻

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.50 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

👆🏻

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

👆🏻

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.80 mcg-

0 40.3

👆🏻

Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

👆🏻

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

👆🏻

Choline

8.60 mg-

0 19.2

👆🏻

Fat

0.60 g0.40 g

0 33.49

👆🏻

Minerals

Potassium

628.00 mg-

42 840

👆🏻

Iron

2.80 mg-

0.06 9

👆🏻

Sodium

28.00 mg-

0 1556

👆🏻

Calcium

74.00 mg-

1 100

👆🏻

Magnesium

92.00 mg-

0 92

👆🏻

Zinc

0.10 mg-

0 2.7

👆🏻

Phosphorus

113.00 mg-

0 113

👆🏻

Manganese

0.10 mg-

0 3.3

👆🏻

Copper

0.00 mg-

0 2

👆🏻

Selenium

1.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

👆🏻

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-

0 318

👆🏻

Omega 6s

0.00 mg-

0 1689

👆🏻

Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg-

0 87

👆🏻

Water Content

82.00 g80.50 g

0 95.23

👆🏻

Ash

0.09 g0.50 g

0 87.1

👆🏻

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

239.00 kcal-

15 354

👆🏻

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

👆🏻

Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

👆🏻

Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

👆🏻

Calories in Canned Form

239.00 kcal-

15 443

👆🏻

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal-

16 461

👆🏻

Calories in Jam

254.00 kcal-

49 420

👆🏻

Calories in Pie

239.00 kcal-

80 450

👆🏻

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Monsoon

Varieties

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

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

Color

Brown, Reddish-brown

Dark red

Inside Color

Brown

Greyish-white

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval

Texture

Tough

Fleshy

Taste

Sour-Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Africa

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.6-6.54.5-5.8

3.5 10

👆🏻

Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Rainfall

Facts

Facts about

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

✔ ✘

Beer

✔ ✘

Spirits

✔ ✘

Cocktails

✔ ✘

Production

Top Producer

India

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Synsepalum

Species

Tamarindus indica

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub

Compare High Calorie Fruits » More

Tamarind and Gojiberry

Tamarind and Breadfruit

Tamarind and Raisin

» More Compare High Calorie Fruits

Difference Between Tamarind and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Miracle fruit with peel is 239.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Miracle fruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Miracle fruit is Fabales and Ericales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.