Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Syria
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts about
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Russia
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Botanical Name
Malus Domestica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
M. domestica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apple and Damson
We might think that Apple and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apple and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apple and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Damson with peel is 52.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple and Damson 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 Apple and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.