Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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
Varieties
Jamaican Tangelo
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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 china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
United States of America
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Chile
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Prunus domestica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
P. domestica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Plum
We might think that Ugli fruit and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Plum with peel is 45.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Plum 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 Plum is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.