Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, 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, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United Kingdom
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
France
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. domestica
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Plum and Damson
We might think that Plum and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Damson with peel is 46.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.