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Gooseberry and Ugli fruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Skin cleansing

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.18 g11.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.40 g8.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.88 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 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)

0.03 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 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)

6.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg70.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg0.73 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.58 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg170.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.31 mg0.20 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

25.00 mg23.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg11.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.12 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.14 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg15.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

271.00 mg25.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.87 g90.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.49 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal45.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal43.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal341.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Summer
Dry

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Jamaican Tangelo

Seedless Variety

Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellowish Green
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Succulent

Taste

Astringent
Sweet

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Jamaica

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained
Loamy

Soil pH

6-6.85.5-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Germany
Jamaica

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Importer

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Europe

Top Exporter

-
Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Ribes grossularia
Tangelo, citrus tangelo

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes
Citrus

Species

R. uva-crispa
C. reticulata × paradisi

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Gooseberry and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Ugli fruit with peel is 44.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Ugli fruit is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.