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Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-17.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal37.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal240.00 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 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit

Season

Dry
Summer

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Dark purple

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Succulent
Grainy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Jamaica
Syria

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-65.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold

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 name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
  • Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
  • This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
United Kingdom

Other Countries

United States of America
Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Jamaica
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Rosales

Family

Rutaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Citrus
Prunus

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Ugli fruit and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Damson with peel is 45.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Damson 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 Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.