Gojiberry and Damson
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
69.21 g
3
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.40 g
32
Sugar
13.00 g
11
9.92 g
22
Protein
14.07 g
1
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20
7
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg
1
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg
38
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
0.00 mg
32
1.90 mg
31
Fat
1.00 g
6
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg
1
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
9.00 mg
1
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
24.00 mg
4
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
100.00 mg
1
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
0.00 mg
31
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
2.70 mg
1
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
0.00 mg
99+
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
2.00 mg
1
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
63.70 mcg
1
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
0.00 g
99+
87.02 g
26
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal
36
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal
6
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal
99+
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal
29
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
No Types
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Scarlet red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Tough
Grainy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Syria
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.8-8.1
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Rosales
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lycium
Prunus
Species
L. barbarum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Gojiberry and Damson
We might think that Gojiberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Damson with peel is 32.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Damson is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
