Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen
Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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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 A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Water Content
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Ash
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
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Varieties
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Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Origin
Jamaica
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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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.
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Other Countries
NA, United States of America
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Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 45.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Ugli fruit and Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
