Blackcurrant

Ugli fruit

Blackcurrant and Ugli fruit

Blackcurrant

Ugli fruit

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Gives you energy

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Skin cleansing

1.3 Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 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., Morning time (before lunch)

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.40 g11.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA2.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA8.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcgNA

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mgNA

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mgNA

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mgNA

0 1.4

1.2.4 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mgNA

0 0.4

1.3.5 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NANA

0 81

1.3.6 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg70.00 mg

0 228.3

1.3.7 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mgNA

0 3.81

1.3.8 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

1.3.9 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

1.3.10 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

1.3.11 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

1.4 Fat

0.40 gNA

0 33.49

1.5 Minerals

1.5.1 Potassium

322.00 mgNA

42 840

1.5.2 Iron

1.54 mgNA

0.06 9

1.5.3 Sodium

2.00 mgNA

0 1556

1.5.4 Calcium

55.00 mgNA

1 100

1.5.5 Magnesium

24.00 mgNA

0 92

1.5.6 Zinc

0.27 mgNA

0 2.7

1.5.7 Phosphorus

59.00 mgNA

0 113

1.5.8 Manganese

0.26 mgNA

0 3.3

1.5.9 Copper

0.09 mgNA

0 2

1.5.10 Selenium

NANA

0 63.7

1.6 Fatty Acids

1.6.1 Omega 3s

72.00 mgNA

0 318

1.6.2 Omega 6s

107.00 mgNA

0 1689

1.7 Sterol

1.7.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

1.8 Water Content

81.96 gNA

0 95.23

1.9 Ash

0.86 gNA

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal45.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcalNA

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

270.00 kcalNA

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Berry

Citrus

3.2 Season

Summer

Dry

3.3 Varieties

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

3.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

3.5 Color

Black

Orange, Yellow

3.6 Inside Color

Grey

Creamy Yellow

3.7 Shape

Round

3.8 Texture

Juicy

Succulent

3.9 Taste

Tart

Sweet

3.10 Origin

Asia, Europe

Jamaica

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loamy

3.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Warm

4 Facts

4.1 Facts about

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

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.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

✔ ✘

4.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

4.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

4.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

Jamaica

4.3.2 Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

NA, United States of America

4.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Europe

4.3.4 Top Exporter

Not Available

Jamaica

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

5.2 Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Tangelo, citrus tangelo

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Unknown

6.6 Subclass

Rosidae

6.7 Order

Saxifragales

Sapindales

6.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Rutaceae

6.9 Genus

Ribes

Citrus

6.10 Species

R. nigrum

C. reticulata × paradisi

6.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Ugli fruit with peel is 63.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant and Ugli fruit is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.