Damson

Quince

Damson and Quince

Damson

Quince

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

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

Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.42 g15.30 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.40 g1.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.92 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.20 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.08 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg15.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

1.90 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.28 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

157.00 mg197.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.17 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg4.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg11.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.13 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

44.00 mg49.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.02 g83.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal320.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal130.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Green, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

White

4.7 Shape

Oval

Round

4.8 Texture

Grainy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Tart

4.10 Origin

Syria

Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

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

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

United Kingdom

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

France

Argentina

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Cydonia oblonga

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

C. vulgaris

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

Cydonia

7.10 Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

C. oblonga

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Damson and Quince

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Quince with peel is 46.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Damson and Quince 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 Quince is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Quince belongs to Rosaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.