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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, 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, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal15.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal16.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal150.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Yellow
White

Shape

Oval
Cylindrical

Texture

Grainy
Crunchy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Watery

Origin

Syria
India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.8
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.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
China

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
France

Top Exporter

France
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cucumis sativus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Prunus
Cucumis

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
C. sativus

Generic Group

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Difference Between Damson and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Cucumber with peel is 46.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.