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 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
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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
Color
Dark purple
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Syria
Papua New Guinea
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
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.