Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, 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-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, 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
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
100 g
Carbs
11.42 g13.12 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.40 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.92 g9.85 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
0.060.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.08 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 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg18.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg47.80 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 mcg0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
1.90 mg5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.28 g0.12 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
157.00 mg109.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.17 mg0.29 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
7.00 mg12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg8.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.05 mg0.93 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.06 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg17.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
44.00 mg23.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg6.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
87.02 g86.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.40 g0.22 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA50.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal50.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal245.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal52.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal53.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal265.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal303.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark purple
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Grainy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Syria
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
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
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Rosales
Poales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Prunus
Ananas
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple