Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Spain
Other Countries
United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Spain
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Citrus clementina
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. clementina
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Clementine
We might think that Ugli fruit and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Clementine with peel is 45.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Clementine 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 Clementine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.