Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
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, 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
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Color
Orange, Yellow
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay loam, Sandy loam, 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.
- The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
- The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
- Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
China
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Cucurbita maxima
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Cucurbita pepo, Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
Cucurbita mixta
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Ugli fruit and Pumpkin
We might think that Ugli fruit and Pumpkin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Pumpkin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Pumpkin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Pumpkin with peel is 45.00 kcal and 26.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Pumpkin belongs to Cucurbita genus of Cucurbita mixta species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.