Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Gastric irritation
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), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellowish Green
Origin
Jamaica
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Loamy
Loamy, Well-drained
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Germany
Other Countries
United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Gooseberry
We might think that Ugli fruit and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Gooseberry with peel is 45.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.