Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
  
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
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
  
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, 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, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
  
34
250.00 kcal
  
29
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
  
24
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal
  
20
283.00 kcal
  
26
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn, Summer
  
Varieties
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
  
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Dark purple
  
Green, Red
  
Inside Color
Yellow
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Syria
  
Western Asia, Central Europe
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Warm
  
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.
  
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United Kingdom
  
Spain
  
Other Countries
Ireland, United States of America
  
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
France
  
Chile
  
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Vitis vinifera
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Vitales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Prunus
  
Vitis
  
Species
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Vitis vinifera
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Grape
  
Compare Damson and Grape
It is important compare Damson and Grape as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Damson Benefits: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, eye care, flu treatment, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Grape Benefits: digestive aid, improves eye vision, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of migraine.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Damson are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, remedy for split ends and treatment of dandruff and hair benefits of Grape are: prevents hair loss, regulates hair growth and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and vomiting and the symptoms of second fruit are: anaphylaxis, asthma, breathing difficulty, coughing, drop in blood pressure, hives, skin rash, stuffy nose, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and wheezing. Get sorted Damson vs Grape comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.