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Eggplant and Ugli fruit


Ugli fruit and Eggplant


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   
NA   

Allergy
  
  

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

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling   
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
No   

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   
100 g   

Carbs
5.88 g   
99+
11.00 g   
99+

Fiber
3.00 g   
20
2.00 g   
26

Sugar
3.53 g   
99+
8.00 g   
36

Protein
0.98 g   
27
1.00 g   
25

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.17   
10
0.09   
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
25
Not Available   

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
25
Not Available   

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg   
19
Not Available   

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg   
17
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
18
Not Available   

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
22.00 mcg   
12
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.20 mg   
99+
70.00 mg   
8

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.30 mg   
23
Not Available   

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.50 mcg   
19
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
36.00 mcg   
24
Not Available   

Choline
6.90 mg   
15
Not Available   

Fat
0.18 g   
35
Not Available   

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
229.00 mg   
31
Not Available   

Iron
0.23 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
Not Available   

Calcium
9.00 mg   
35
Not Available   

Magnesium
14.00 mg   
20
Not Available   

Zinc
0.16 mg   
17
Not Available   

Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
Not Available   

Manganese
0.23 mg   
19
Not Available   

Copper
0.08 mg   
28
Not Available   

Selenium
0.30 mcg   
14
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
13.00 mg   
28
Not Available   

Omega 6s
63.00 mg   
28
Not Available   

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
Not Available   

Water Content
92.30 g   
5
Not Available   

Ash
0.66 g   
17
Not Available   

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
25.00 kcal   
39
45.00 kcal   
28

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal   
38
50.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
260.00 kcal   
14

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   
NA   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

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
6-7   
5.5-6   

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
No   
No   

Beer
No   
No   

Spirits
No   
No   

Cocktails
No   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
Jamaica   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey   
NA, 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   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
NA   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Unknown   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Rosidae   

Order
Solanales   
Sapindales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Solanum   
Citrus   

Species
S. melongena   
C. reticulata × paradisi   

Generic Group
Not Available   
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.

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