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Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g12.14 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g1.70 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g12.10 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-76.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.18 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

--
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg1.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.40 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

--
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg2.30 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg13.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g86.73 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 kcal47.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Dry
Winter

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Orange

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Jamaica
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-65.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
Japan

Other Countries

United States of America
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

Europe
China

Top Exporter

Jamaica
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Rosales

Family

Rutaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Citrus
Eriobotrya

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
E. japonica

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Rose

Difference Between Ugli fruit and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Loquat with peel is 45.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Loquat 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 Loquat is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.