Apricot

Damson

Apricot and Damson

Apricot

Damson

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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

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

0 681

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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 19.2

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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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

48.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

48.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

48.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

241.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

58.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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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

Season

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

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Grainy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

China

Syria

Grows on

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

Top Exporter

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus armeniaca

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Prunus Armeniaca

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Prunus

Species

P. armeniaca

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Rose

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Difference Between Apricot and Damson

We might think that Apricot and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Damson is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Damson with peel is 48.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Apricot 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 Apricot and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.