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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

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, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.42 g13.34 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g1.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g10.58 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.81 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.38 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.22 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 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg26.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg10.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.31 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg166.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg37.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg20.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.04 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 mg18.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g85.17 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

37.00 kcal53.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal50.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal370.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Citrus

Season

Summer
Winter

Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Orange

Inside Color

Yellow
Orange

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Grainy
Succulent

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Syria
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

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

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
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.
  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United Kingdom
China

Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America
China

Top Exporter

France
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Citrus reticulata

Synonym

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Prunus
Citrus

Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
C. reticulata

Generic Group

-
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Damson and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Damson and Tangerine with peel is 46.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 37.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Damson and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Damson belongs to Rosaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.