White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
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
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.41 g
99+
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
1.10 g
35
2.00 g
26
Sugar
7.31 g
99+
8.00 g
36
Protein
0.69 g
99+
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
16
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg
25
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg
25
70.00 mg
8
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg
34
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg
31
Not Available
Choline
7.70 mg
12
Not Available
Fat
0.10 g
99+
Not Available
Minerals
Potassium
148.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
Not Available
Calcium
12.00 mg
29
Not Available
Magnesium
9.00 mg
26
Not Available
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
Not Available
Phosphorus
8.00 mg
40
Not Available
Manganese
0.01 mg
99+
Not Available
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
Not Available
Selenium
1.40 mcg
5
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
5.00 mg
33
Not Available
Omega 6s
19.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
90.48 g
10
Not Available
Ash
0.33 g
36
Not Available
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
45.00 kcal
28
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal
38
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal
36
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal
15
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Dry
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
NA
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Tart
Sweet
Origin
Barbados
Jamaica
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Loamy
Soil pH
6-8
5.5-6
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
United States of America
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Citrus
Species
C. × paradisi
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit
We might think that White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit 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 White Grapefruit and Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
