Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Has taste modifying effect
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
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Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Itching, Skin rash
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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
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)
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
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
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Dark red
Inside Color
Red
Greyish-white
Origin
Southern Africa
West Africa
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Rainfall
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Exporter
China
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Synsepalum Dulcificum
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Synsepalum
Species
C. lanatus
S. dulcificum
Difference Between Watermelon and Miracle fruit
We might think that Watermelon and Miracle fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Miracle fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Miracle fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Miracle fruit with peel is 30.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Miracle fruit 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 Watermelon and Miracle fruit is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.