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Ugli fruit
Ugli fruit

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Ugli fruit and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Along with meal, 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

--
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Dry
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Jamaica
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-66.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
China

Other Countries

United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Jamaica
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Ericales

Family

Rutaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Citrus
Diospyros

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Ugli fruit and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and American Persimmon with peel is 45.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Ugli fruit and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.