Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
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, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Magenta, Pink
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Bland
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Syria
Soil Type
NA
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Top Producer
NA
United Kingdom
Other Countries
NA
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
France
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Rosidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Species
H. undatus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Cactus
Not Available
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Damson
We might think that Dragonfruit and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Damson with peel is 60.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Damson belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Damson is Caryophyllales and Rosales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.