Damson

Miracle fruit

Damson and Miracle fruit

Damson

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

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

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

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, 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 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.92 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03

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 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 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 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

1.90 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.28 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

16.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

44.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

87.02 g80.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.50 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer

Monsoon

Varieties

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

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Dark red

Inside Color

Yellow

Greyish-white

Shape

Oval

Texture

Grainy

Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Sweet

Origin

Syria

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Rainfall

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 name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

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

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

France

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Rosaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Prunus

Synsepalum

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

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Difference Between Damson and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Miracle fruit with peel is 46.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.