Ugli fruit

Blackcurrant

Ugli fruit and Blackcurrant

Ugli fruit

Blackcurrant

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

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

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.00 g15.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.00 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.00 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.00 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA12.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NANA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA1.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

NA0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

NA322.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

NA1.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

NA2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

NA55.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

NA24.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

NA0.27 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

NA59.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

NA0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NANA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA72.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA107.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

NA81.96 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

NA0.86 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA283.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal108.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA270.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus

Berry

4.2 Season

Dry

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Orange, Yellow

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Grey

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

Jamaica

Asia, Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loamy

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-66-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold, Moist

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Jamaica

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

NA, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Jamaica

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Ribes nigrum

6.2 Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Unknown

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Ribes

7.10 Species

C. reticulata × paradisi

R. nigrum

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Saxifrage

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.