Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Southern Asia
Syria
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
- 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
India
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
France
Botanical Name
Mangifera Indica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
M. indica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Cashew
Not Available
Difference Between Mango and Damson
We might think that Mango and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mango and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mango and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mango and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mango and Damson belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Mango and Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.