Date

Damson

Date and Damson

Date

Damson

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Dark purple

Inside Color

Brown

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Grainy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Iraq

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Soil pH

8-105.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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.

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

Egypt

United Kingdom

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

India

United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Rosales

Family

Arecaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Prunus

Species

P. dactylifera

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Palm

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Difference Between Date and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Damson with peel is 282.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Damson belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Damson is Arecales and Rosales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.