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Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g1.40 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)

-12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.05 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)

-0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg0.00 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 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Berry

Season

Dry
Summer

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Black

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Tart

Origin

Jamaica
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-66-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
Russia

Other Countries

United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
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Top Exporter

Jamaica
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Saxifragales

Family

Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrus
Ribes

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Saxifrage

Difference Between Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant with peel is 45.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant 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 Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.