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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

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Division

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Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
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.
 
100 g
11.00 g
2.00 g
9.00 g
1.40 g
0.13
96.00 mcg
0.03 mg
0.04 mg
0.60 mg
0.24 mg
0.05 mg
9.00 mcg
10.00 mg
0.89 mg
3.30 mcg
0.00 mcg
89.00 mcg
2.80 mg
0.40 g
259.00 mg
0.40 mg
1.00 mg
13.00 mg
10.00 mg
0.20 mg
23.00 mg
0.08 mg
0.08 mg
0.10 mcg
0.00 mg
77.00 mg
18.00 mg
86.35 g
0.75 g
 
100 g
48.00 kcal
48.00 kcal
48.00 kcal
241.00 kcal
63.00 kcal
58.00 kcal
200.00 kcal
265.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Summer
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Yellow
Oval
Fleshy
Smooth, Sweet
China
Trees
Well-drained
6.5-8
Dry, Hot
 
  • 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.
Turkey
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
United States of America
France
 
Prunus armeniaca
Prunus Armeniaca
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Rosales
Rosaceae
Prunus
P. armeniaca
Rose
 
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
 
100 g
11.42 g
1.40 g
9.92 g
0.70 g
0.06
17.00 mcg
0.03 mg
0.03 mg
0.42 mg
0.14 mg
0.03 mg
5.00 mcg
9.50 mg
0.26 mg
6.40 mcg
0.00 mcg
73.00 mcg
1.90 mg
0.28 g
157.00 mg
0.17 mg
2.00 mg
6.00 mg
7.00 mg
0.10 mg
16.00 mg
0.05 mg
0.06 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mg
44.00 mg
7.00 mg
87.02 g
0.40 g
 
100 g
46.00 kcal
37.00 kcal
49.00 kcal
240.00 kcal
63.00 kcal
70.00 kcal
220.00 kcal
294.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Summer
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Dark purple
Yellow
Oval
Grainy
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Syria
Trees
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
5.5-6.5
Cold
 
  • 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.
United Kingdom
Ireland, United States of America
United States of America
France
 
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Rosales
Rosaceae
Prunus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
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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 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 and and the amount of calories without peel is and 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 and respectively. Apricot belongs to family and Damson belongs to family. Apricot belongs to genus of species and Damson belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.