Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
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, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Brown, Green
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
America, India
Syria
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Cold
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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.
Top Producer
Indonesia
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Philippines
France
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Species
C. nucifera
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Not Available
Difference Between Coconut and Damson
We might think that Coconut and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Damson belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Damson is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.