Health Benefits
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Gives you energy
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Skin cleansing
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
NA
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Allergic reaction
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
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
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Varieties
NA
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
Top Producer
Jamaica
China
Other Countries
NA, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Jamaica
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata × paradisi
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Ugli fruit and White Grapefruit
We might think that Ugli fruit and White Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Ugli fruit and White Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Ugli fruit and White Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Ugli fruit and White Grapefruit with peel is 45.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 33.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Ugli fruit and White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family and White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species and White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.