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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Cold
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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Species
P. dactylifera
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Palm
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.