Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Season
Dry
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Pink
Origin
Jamaica
Western Asia
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Warm
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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Turkey
Other Countries
United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
France
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Turkey
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Ficus carica
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Fig
We might think that Ugli fruit and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Fig with peel is 45.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Fig 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 Fig is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.