Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
NA
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Unknown
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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
Phytosterol
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
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Dry
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
NA
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Orange, Yellow
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
Jamaica
Thailand
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Europe
Singapore
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Rambutan
We might think that Ugli fruit and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Rambutan with peel is 45.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Rambutan 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 Rambutan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.