Eggplant

Damson

Eggplant and Damson

Eggplant

Damson

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

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

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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, Rejuvenates scalp

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with 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

5.88 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.00 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.53 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.98 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.170.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.90 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.18 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.23 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

9.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

14.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

24.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.23 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.08 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

63.00 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

92.30 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

25.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

24.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

212.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

24.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

-220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

170.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Dark purple

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Grainy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

India

Syria

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

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

Soil pH

6-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold

Facts

Facts about

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

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

China

United Kingdom

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

China

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Solanaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Solanum

Prunus

Species

S. melongena

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

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Difference Between Eggplant and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Damson with peel is 25.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Damson 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 Eggplant and Damson is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.