Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart 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, Eye care
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Reliance, Sweet Scarlet, Spring Snow, Sugar May, Santa Rosa, Red Beauty, Glowhaven, Cresthaven and Redhaven Peaches
Color
Dark purple
Pink, Red, White, Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Warm
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.
- In china, peaches are considered as a symbol of good luck.
- From 1982, august is National peach month in USA.
- In roman times, Peaches were also called as Persian apples, as people assumed that they originated from Persia.
Top Producer
United Kingdom
China
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Greece, Italy, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
France
Spain
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Prunus persica
Synonym
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Prunus Persica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
P. persica
Difference Between Damson and Peach
We might think that Damson and Peach are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Damson and Peach Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Damson and Peach is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Peach with peel is 46.00 kcal and 39.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 39.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Peach 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 Peach is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Peach belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Peach belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.