Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
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)
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 B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Jamaican Tangelo
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Europe
Top Exporter
Chile
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Prunus domestica
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Species
P. domestica
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Plum and Ugli fruit
We might think that Plum and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Ugli fruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Ugli fruit is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.