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Damson and Kumquat


Kumquat and Damson


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure   
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate   

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, 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   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction   
Allergic reaction   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
Yes   

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
11.42 g   
99+
15.90 g   
21

Fiber
1.40 g   
32
6.50 g   
6

Sugar
9.92 g   
22
9.36 g   
25

Protein
0.70 g   
99+
1.88 g   
11

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06   
21
0.12   
14

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg   
22
15.00 mcg   
24

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.04 mg   
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
33
0.09 mg   
11

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg   
35
0.43 mg   
33

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.21 mg   
30

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg   
30
17.00 mcg   
18

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg   
99+
43.90 mg   
19

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg   
26
0.15 mg   
33

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg   
12
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg   
19
129.00 mcg   
9

Choline
1.90 mg   
31
8.40 mg   
10

Fat
0.28 g   
29
0.86 g   
8

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
157.00 mg   
99+
486.00 mg   
6

Iron
0.17 mg   
99+
0.86 mg   
14

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
10.00 mg   
10

Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
62.00 mg   
3

Magnesium
7.00 mg   
28
20.00 mg   
14

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.17 mg   
16

Phosphorus
16.00 mg   
29
19.00 mg   
26

Manganese
0.05 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
24

Copper
0.06 mg   
39
0.10 mg   
23

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
47.00 mg   
16

Omega 6s
44.00 mg   
36
124.00 mg   
15

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
Not Available   

Water Content
87.02 g   
26
80.80 g   
99+

Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal   
27
71.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal   
34
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal   
17
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
130.00 kcal   
7

Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal   
24
245.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal   
20
392.00 kcal   
4

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Citrus   

Season
Summer   
Autumn, Winter   

Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace   
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Dark purple   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Yellow   
Orange   

Shape
Oval   
Round   

Texture
Grainy   
Juicy   

Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart   
Sweet, Tart   

Origin
Syria   
China   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.5-6.5   
6-6.5   

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.
  
  • The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
  • The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
  • There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United Kingdom   
China   

Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America   
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United Kingdom   

Top Exporter
France   
China   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
Citrus japonica   

Synonym
Not Available   
Fortunella margarita   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Rosales   
Sapindales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Prunus   
Citrus   

Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   
C. japonica   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Damson and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Kumquat with peel is 46.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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