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
  
  
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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
  
19
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
298.00 kcal
  
19
294.00 kcal
  
20
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Brown, Green
  
Dark purple
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Crispy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
America, India
  
Syria
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
3.5-8.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
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
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Arecidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Arecales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cocos
  
Prunus
  
Species
C. nucifera
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Generic Group
Arecaceae
  
Not Available
  
Compare Coconut and Damson
It is important compare Coconut and Damson as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Coconut 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 and maintains healthy cholesterol level.
Damson Benefits: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, eye care, flu treatment, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Coconut are: promotes longer and healthier hair, regulates hair growth, rejuvenates scalp, shiny hair and treatment of dandruff and hair benefits of Damson are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, remedy for split ends and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, nasal congestion, nausea, runny nose and vomiting and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and vomiting. Get sorted Coconut vs Damson comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.