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Black cherry and Damson

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
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, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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

7.50 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.60 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

225.60 mcg17.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

-9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.66 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.10 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

143.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.90 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.80 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

17.60 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

10.80 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

27.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

82.20 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal37.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal240.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

50.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Dark purple

Inside Color

Maroon
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Fleshy
Grainy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

North America
Syria

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

-
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-85.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
  • Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
  • Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
United Kingdom

Other Countries

Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

France
United States of America

Top Exporter

Turkey
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus Serotina
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

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. serotina
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Cherry
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Difference Between Black cherry and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Damson with peel is 63.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Black cherry 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 Black cherry and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.