Damson

Pomegranate

Damson and Pomegranate

Damson

Pomegranate

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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

Carbs

11.42 g18.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.40 g4.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.92 g13.67 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g1.67 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.09

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 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.29 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.38 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg10.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.60 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg16.40 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 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.28 g1.17 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg236.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

16.00 mg36.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.12 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.16 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.50 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 mg79.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.02 g77.93 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g0.53 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal83.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal83.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal366.66 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal210.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal360.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn

Varieties

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

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Dark red, Light pink-red

Inside Color

Yellow

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Grainy

Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Syria

India, Iran

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

5.5-6.55.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Cold, Dry, Hot

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.

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

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

Iran

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

France

India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Punica granatum

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Punica malus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Myrtales

Family

Rosaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Prunus

Punica

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

P. granatum

Generic Group

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Damson and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Pomegranate with peel is 46.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Damson and Pomegranate is Rosales and Myrtales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.