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
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
NA
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
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
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Dry
Spring, Summer
Varieties
NA
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Loamy
Sandy loam
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
China
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
S. melongena
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.