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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g19.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g2.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g16.30 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.11 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg2.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.11 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg4.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg4.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.30 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg232.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.37 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg35.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg17.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.15 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.20 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 mg144.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg31.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g79.11 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal74.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal74.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal71.42 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal249.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal69.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer, Winter

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Yellow
Pink

Shape

Oval
Conical

Texture

Grainy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Syria
Western Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Dry, 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.
  • Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
  • The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
  • Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
Turkey

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
France

Top Exporter

France
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Ficus carica

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Alismidae

Order

Rosales
Rosales

Family

Rosaceae
Moraceae

Genus

Prunus
Ficus

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Ficus carica

Generic Group

-
Mulberry

Difference Between Damson and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Fig with peel is 46.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Fig 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 Fig is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.