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Damson and Apple


Apple and Damson


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure   
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes   

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

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction   
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
11.42 g   
99+
13.81 g   
33

Fiber
1.40 g   
32
2.40 g   
24

Sugar
9.92 g   
22
10.00 g   
20

Protein
0.70 g   
99+
0.30 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06   
21
0.02   
26

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg   
22
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg   
35
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg   
30
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg   
99+
4.60 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg   
26
0.20 mg   
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg   
12
2.20 mcg   
26

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg   
19
29.00 mcg   
25

Choline
1.90 mg   
31
3.40 mg   
28

Fat
0.28 g   
29
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
157.00 mg   
99+
107.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.17 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
6.00 mg   
39

Magnesium
7.00 mg   
28
5.00 mg   
30

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.00 mg   
30

Phosphorus
16.00 mg   
29
11.00 mg   
35

Manganese
0.05 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Copper
0.06 mg   
39
0.00 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
9.00 mg   
30

Omega 6s
44.00 mg   
36
43.00 mg   
37

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
87.02 g   
26
85.60 g   
36

Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.20 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal   
27
52.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
48.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal   
16
48.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal   
34
243.00 kcal   
32

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
47.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal   
24
200.00 kcal   
26

Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal   
20
265.00 kcal   
31

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace   
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Dark purple   
Green, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Yellow   
White   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Grainy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart   
Sweet, Sweet-Sour   

Origin
Syria   
Central Asia, Middle East Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
6-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Cold   

Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
  • There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
  • Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
  • Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United Kingdom   
China   

Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America   
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Russia   

Top Exporter
France   
China   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
Malus Domestica   

Synonym
Not Available   
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus   

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   
Malus   

Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
M. domestica   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Rose   

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Difference Between Damson and Apple

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Apple with peel is 46.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Apple 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 Damson and Apple is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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