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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, 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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, 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

14.49 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.96 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.74 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)

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

0.04 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)

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

0.12 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)

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

9.70 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

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

19.30 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.34 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 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

58.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

88.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.21 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.24 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

57.00 kcal37.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal240.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 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

245.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Indigo
Dark purple

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Grainy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

North America
Syria

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
  • They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  • 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

United States of America
United Kingdom

Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Rosales

Family

Ericaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Prunus

Species

V. myrtillus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Blueberry and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Damson with peel is 57.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry 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 Blueberry and Damson is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.