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Ugli fruit

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Ugli fruit and Kumquat

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

-
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g15.90 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g6.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g9.36 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g1.88 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.12
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-15.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.09 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.43 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.21 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg43.90 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.86 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg486.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.86 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg62.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg20.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.17 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg19.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.14 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg47.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg124.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg13.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g80.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal71.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal71.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal71.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal268.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal71.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal130.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal392.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Citrus

Season

Dry
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Jamaica
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-66-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Cold, Warm

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.
  • The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
  • The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
  • There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
China

Other Countries

United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Jamaica
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus japonica

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Fortunella margarita

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus
Citrus

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
C. japonica

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Ugli fruit and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Kumquat with peel is 45.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.