Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, 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, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
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
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
- 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
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Species
C. melo
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Honeydew and Damson
We might think that Honeydew and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Damson with peel is 36.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Honeydew 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 Honeydew and Damson is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.