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Gooseberry and Ugli fruit


Ugli fruit and Gooseberry


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   
NA   

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   
NA   

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

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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 g   
99+
11.00 g   
99+

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
2.00 g   
26

Sugar
Not Available   
8.00 g   
36

Protein
0.88 g   
31
1.00 g   
25

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.09   
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg   
24
Not Available   

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
Not Available   

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
Not Available   

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg   
99+
Not Available   

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg   
15
Not Available   

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
Not Available   

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg   
33
70.00 mg   
8

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg   
21
Not Available   

Fat
0.58 g   
15
Not Available   

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
198.00 mg   
36
Not Available   

Iron
0.31 mg   
34
Not Available   

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
Not Available   

Calcium
25.00 mg   
18
Not Available   

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
Not Available   

Zinc
0.12 mg   
21
Not Available   

Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
Not Available   

Manganese
0.14 mg   
23
Not Available   

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
Not Available   

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
Not Available   

Omega 6s
271.00 mg   
6
Not Available   

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
87.87 g   
22
Not Available   

Ash
0.49 g   
27
Not Available   

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal   
29
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
73.00 kcal   
14
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal   
35
50.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal   
33
260.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal   
38
Not Available   

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   
NA   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

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
6-6.8   
5.5-6   

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
Yes   
No   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Germany   
Jamaica   

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

Top Importer
Not Available   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
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   
NA   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Unknown   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Sapindales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Citrus   

Species
R. uva-crispa   
C. reticulata × paradisi   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Citrus fruit   

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.

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