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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia 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
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

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain

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)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g24.23 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g9.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g6.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g3.33 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.22
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.54 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg1.01 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg20.80 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg3.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.24 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg12.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g33.49 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg356.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg2.43 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg14.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg32.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg1.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg1.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.44 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg10.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg366.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg37.60 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g47.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.97 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal354.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal354.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal354.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal660.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal443.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal298.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
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)

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Brown, Green

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Grainy
Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

Syria
America, India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.53.5-8.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Hot, Humid

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.
  • 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".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
Indonesia

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

France
Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cocos nucifera

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Arecidae

Order

Rosales
Arecales

Family

Rosaceae
Arecaceae

Genus

Prunus
Cocos

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
C. nucifera

Generic Group

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Arecaceae

Difference Between Damson and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Coconut with peel is 46.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Coconut 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 Coconut is Rosales and Arecales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.