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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases

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
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction

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)
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
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g9.09 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g0.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g8.12 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.54 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 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.09 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg19.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg18.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.02 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg2.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg27.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg228.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.09 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.02 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg33.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg26.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g89.82 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.41 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal36.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal36.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal268.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal36.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal290.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Melon

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Light Green

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Grainy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Syria
France

Grows on

Trees
-

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.5
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.
  • The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
China

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

France
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cucumis melo

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Cucumis Melo Inodorus

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. melo

Generic Group

-
Gourd

Difference Between Damson and Honeydew

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Honeydew with peel is 46.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.