Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
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, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Not Available
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Purple, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Syria
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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
Brazil
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
France
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Passifloraceae
Rosaceae
Species
P. edulis
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Passion Flower
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Difference Between Passionfruit and Damson
We might think that Passionfruit and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Damson belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Damson is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.