Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
NA
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
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
Varieties
NA
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Orange, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Origin
Jamaica
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Loamy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Spain
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Italy
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Olea europaea
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
O. europaea
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Olive
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Olive
We might think that Ugli fruit and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Olive with peel is 45.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Ugli fruit and Olive is Sapindales and Lamiales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.