Ugli fruit and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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, 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 g
99+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
2.00 g
26
2.60 g
23
Sugar
8.00 g
36
12.20 g
15
Protein
1.00 g
25
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
70.00 mg
8
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
Not Available
9.80 mg
7
Fat
Not Available
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
358.00 mg
11
Iron
Not Available
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
Not Available
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
Not Available
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
Not Available
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
Not Available
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
Not Available
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
Not Available
0.30 mg
15
Copper
Not Available
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
Not Available
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
Not Available
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
Not Available
74.90 g
99+
Ash
Not Available
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
45.00 kcal
28
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
Not Available
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tropical
Season
Dry
All seasons
Varieties
NA
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Jamaica
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Jamaica
India
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Rutaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Citrus
Musa
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Banana
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Banana
We might think that Ugli fruit and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Banana with peel is 45.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Banana belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Ugli fruit and Banana is Sapindales and Zingiberales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
