Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Gives you energy
  
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Skin cleansing
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
NA
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Fat
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
Not Available
  
Iron
Not Available
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Calcium
Not Available
  
Magnesium
Not Available
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Phosphorus
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
241.00 kcal
  
33
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
  
31
Not Available
  
Type
Tree fruit
  
Citrus
  
Season
Summer
  
Dry
  
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
  
NA
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China
  
Jamaica
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Loamy
  
Soil pH
6.5-8
  
5.5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
Warm
  
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
No
  
Beer
Yes
  
No
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey
  
Jamaica
  
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
NA, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
France
  
Jamaica
  
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
  
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
NA
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Unknown
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Citrus
  
Species
P. armeniaca
  
C. reticulata × paradisi
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Apricot and Ugli fruit
We might think that Apricot and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Ugli fruit with peel is 48.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Ugli 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 Apricot and Ugli fruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.