Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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., 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)
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)
Water Content
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
NA
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Creamy Yellow
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Jamaica
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Moschatel
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Elderberry and Ugli fruit
We might think that Elderberry and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Ugli fruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Ugli fruit is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.