Tamarind and Miracle fruit
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
NA
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
NA
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
62.50 g
4
Not Available
Fiber
5.10 g
10
Not Available
Sugar
57.40 g
3
Not Available
Protein
2.80 g
4
Not Available
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
23
Not Available
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg
1
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg
4
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg
2
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg
99+
1.33 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.78 mg
13
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg
22
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
8.60 mg
8
Not Available
Fat
0.60 g
14
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
628.00 mg
4
Not Available
Iron
2.80 mg
2
Not Available
Sodium
28.00 mg
2
Not Available
Calcium
74.00 mg
2
Not Available
Magnesium
92.00 mg
1
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
113.00 mg
1
Not Available
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
Not Available
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
1.30 mcg
6
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
82.00 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.09 g
99+
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal
37
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal
39
Not Available
Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal
39
Not Available
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
No
No
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Dark red
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval
Texture
Tough
Fleshy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
NA, Sweet
Origin
Africa
West Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.6-6.5
4.5-5.8
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
NA
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Liliopsida
NA
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Fabales
Ericales
Family
Fabaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Synsepalum
Species
Tamarindus indica
S. dulcificum
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available 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.
