Ugli fruit and Tangerine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
No
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
13.34 g
35
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.80 g
28
Sugar
8.00 g
36
10.58 g
19
Protein
1.00 g
25
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
70.00 mg
8
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
Not Available
10.20 mg
6
Fat
Not Available
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
Not Available
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
Not Available
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
Not Available
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
Not Available
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
Not Available
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
Not Available
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
Not Available
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
Not Available
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
Not Available
85.17 g
37
Ash
Not Available
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
45.00 kcal
28
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
Not Available
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Citrus
Season
Dry
Winter
Varieties
NA
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Jamaica
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
Not Available
Beer
No
Not Available
Spirits
No
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Jamaica
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Ugli fruit and Tangerine
We might think that Ugli fruit and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and Tangerine with peel is 45.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
