Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, 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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
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
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Dry
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
NA
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan
Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Soil Type
Loamy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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 Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Italy
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Actinidia chinensis
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Actinidiaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
A. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Kiwi
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Gold Kiwi
We might think that Ugli fruit and Gold Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Gold Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Gold Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Gold Kiwi with peel is 45.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.