Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
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
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Dark purple
Magenta, Pink
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Bland
Origin
Syria
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
United Kingdom
NA
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
France
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
H. undatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Cactus
Difference Between Damson and Dragonfruit
We might think that Damson and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Dragonfruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Rosales and Caryophyllales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.