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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

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
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g22.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g2.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g12.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.70 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.40 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg8.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg9.80 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg358.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg27.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg22.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg1.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg46.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg36.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g74.90 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal95.29 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal89.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal85.71 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal105.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal121.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal100.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal120.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal269.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Oval
Curving Cylinder

Texture

Grainy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Syria
Papua New Guinea

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Warm

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.
  • As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
  • Bananas float in water.
  • There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
  • Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
India

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

France
Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Liliidae

Order

Rosales
Zingiberales

Family

Rosaceae
Musaceae

Genus

Prunus
Musa

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

Generic Group

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Banana

Difference Between Damson and Banana

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Banana with peel is 46.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Banana belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Damson and Banana is Rosales and Zingiberales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.