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Ugli fruit and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

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Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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)
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 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.11 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 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Melon

Season

Dry
Summer

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Orange

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

Jamaica
Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-65-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Dry, Hot

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.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
China

Other Countries

United States of America
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Jamaica
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

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
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucumis

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
C. melo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Gourd

Difference Between Ugli fruit and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Cantaloupe with peel is 45.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.