Eggplant

Ugli fruit

Eggplant and Ugli fruit

Eggplant

Ugli fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

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

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Gives you energy

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Skin cleansing

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

5.88 g11.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.00 g2.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.53 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg-

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg70.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

6.90 mg8.40 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.18 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.23 mg0.20 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

9.00 mg23.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

14.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.16 mg0.07 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

24.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.23 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg15.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

63.00 mg25.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.30 g90.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal45.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

25.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

24.00 kcal43.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

212.00 kcal341.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

24.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

-260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

170.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Citrus

Season

Spring, Summer

Dry

Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Jamaican Tangelo

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Sweet

Origin

India

Jamaica

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Loamy

Soil pH

6-75.5-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Warm

Facts

Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Jamaica

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

China

Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Tangelo, citrus tangelo

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Solanaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Solanum

Citrus

Species

S. melongena

C. reticulata × paradisi

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Eggplant and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Ugli fruit with peel is 25.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Ugli fruit is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.