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Damson and Huckleberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, 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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 g8.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g4.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.40 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 mg0.03 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 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg8.00 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 mg2.32 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 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.10 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg208.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.28 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.42 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 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 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g90.70 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal37.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal52.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal349.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal58.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal55.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal420.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal372.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Yellow
Purple

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Grainy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Syria
North America

Grows on

Trees
-

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.54-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Humid, 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.
  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Canada

Top Importer

United States of America
Canada

Top Exporter

France
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Gaylussacia brachycera

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Vaccinium Corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Rosaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Prunus
Gaylussacia

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
G. brachycera

Generic Group

-
Heath

Difference Between Damson and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Huckleberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.