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Ugli fruit and Tamarind

Benefits

Health Benefits

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

General Benefits

Gives you energy
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Skin Benefits

Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

-
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.00 g62.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g5.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.00 g57.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g2.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

-30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.43 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

-0.15 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-1.94 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

70.00 mg3.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.73 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.20 mcg2.80 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.60 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

170.00 mg628.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg2.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

23.00 mg74.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

11.00 mg92.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

-0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg1.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

15.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

25.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.50 g82.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.09 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

45.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal239.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal187.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

341.00 kcal128.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal239.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal28.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal254.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal239.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tropical

Season

Dry
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Jamaican Tangelo
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Brown

Shape

Round
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Succulent
Tough

Taste

Sweet
Sour-Sweet

Origin

Jamaica
Africa

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-65.6-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Jamaica
India

Other Countries

United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Top Importer

Europe
United States of America

Top Exporter

Jamaica
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Tamarindus indica

Synonym

Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Tamarindo, tamarindus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Fabales

Family

Rutaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Citrus
Tamarindus

Species

C. reticulata × paradisi
Tamarindus indica

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Tamarind Sub

Difference Between Ugli fruit and Tamarind

We might think that Ugli fruit and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Tamarind is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Tamarind with peel is 45.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Tamarind 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 Tamarind is Sapindales and Fabales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.