Damson

Feijoa

Damson and Feijoa

Damson

Feijoa

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung 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

Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.42 g12.92 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g6.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.92 g8.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g0.98 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 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 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 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.23 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg23.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg32.90 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.16 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg27.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

1.90 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.28 g0.60 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg172.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg0.14 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg17.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

16.00 mg19.00 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 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg58.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

44.00 mg214.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.02 g83.28 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal61.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal55.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal47.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal747.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal55.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal25.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal300.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

Varieties

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

Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Green

Inside Color

Yellow

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Grainy

Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Sweet

Origin

Syria

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

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.

Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom

New Zealand

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America

Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

China

Top Exporter

France

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Acca sellowiana

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Myrtales

Family

Rosaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Prunus

Acca

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

A. sellowiana

Generic Group

Myrtle

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Difference Between Damson and Feijoa

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Feijoa with peel is 46.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.