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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Dark purple
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
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
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
P. granatum
Generic Group
Not Available
Pomegranate
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.