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Ugli fruit and Eggplant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g5.88 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g3.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g3.53 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.98 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.17
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-3.00 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)

-0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.65 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.28 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg2.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.30 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg3.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-36.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg6.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.18 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg229.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.23 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg14.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.16 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.23 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.08 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 mg13.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg63.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g92.30 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal25.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal24.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal212.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal24.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal170.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Dry
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Succulent
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

Jamaica
India

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.5-66-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
  • Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
  • Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
China

Other Countries

United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Jamaica
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Solanum melongena

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Sapindales
Solanales

Family

Rutaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Citrus
Solanum

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
S. melongena

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Ugli fruit and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Eggplant with peel is 45.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.