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Ugli fruit and Gojiberry


Gojiberry and Ugli fruit


Benefits

Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation   
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis   

General Benefits
Gives you energy   
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid   

Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
NA   
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
NA   
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation   
May interact with some drugs   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
Yes   

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)   
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
11.00 g   
99+
69.21 g   
3

Fiber
2.00 g   
26
8.00 g   
3

Sugar
8.00 g   
36
13.00 g   
11

Protein
1.00 g   
25
14.07 g   
1

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.20   
7

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available   
0.10 mg   
7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available   
1.30 mg   
1

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
70.00 mg   
8
19.20 mg   
38

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
Not Available   
1.00 g   
6

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
Not Available   
840.00 mg   
1

Iron
Not Available   
9.00 mg   
1

Sodium
Not Available   
24.00 mg   
4

Calcium
Not Available   
100.00 mg   
1

Magnesium
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
31

Zinc
Not Available   
2.70 mg   
1

Phosphorus
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Manganese
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Copper
Not Available   
2.00 mg   
1

Selenium
Not Available   
63.70 mcg   
1

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
Not Available   
0.00 g   
99+

Ash
Not Available   
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
45.00 kcal   
28
32.00 kcal   
36

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
90.00 kcal   
6

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
32.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
40.00 kcal   
35

Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
180.00 kcal   
29

Calories in Pie
Not Available   
240.00 kcal   
38

Characteristics

Type
Citrus   
Berry   

Season
Dry   
Autumn   

Varieties
NA   
No Types   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Yellow   
Scarlet red   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Orange   

Shape
Round   
Oval   

Texture
Succulent   
Tough   

Taste
Sweet   
Slightly bitter, Tart   

Origin
Jamaica   
Unknown   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loamy   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-6   
6.8-8.1   

Climatic Conditions
Warm   
Cold, Hot   

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.
  
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Jamaica   
China   

Other Countries
NA, United States of America   
Canada, France, India, United States of America   

Top Importer
Europe   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Jamaica   
China   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi   
Lycium barbarum   

Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo   
Wolfberry   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
NA   
Unknown   

Class
Unknown   
Unknown   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Sapindales   
Solanales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Citrus   
Lycium   

Species
C. reticulata × paradisi   
L. barbarum   

Generic Group
Citrus fruit   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Ugli fruit and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Gojiberry with peel is 45.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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