Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g11.42 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.00 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.00 g9.92 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.130.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg0.42 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg0.14 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg9.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg0.26 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg6.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
2.80 mg1.90 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.28 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg157.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.40 mg0.17 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
13.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
23.00 mg16.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.08 mg0.06 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
77.00 mg44.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
86.35 g87.02 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.75 g0.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA49.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal240.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Grainy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Syria
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Prunus
Species
P. armeniaca
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available