Pomegranate and Damson
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, 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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
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, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
11.42 g
99+
Fiber
4.00 g
14
1.40 g
32
Sugar
13.67 g
10
9.92 g
22
Protein
1.67 g
13
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.03 mg
33
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.42 mg
35
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
9.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.26 mg
26
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
6.40 mcg
12
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
73.00 mcg
19
Choline
7.60 mg
13
1.90 mg
31
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.28 g
29
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
157.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
16.00 mg
29
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.06 mg
39
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
44.00 mg
36
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
87.02 g
26
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
46.00 kcal
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
49.00 kcal
16
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
240.00 kcal
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
294.00 kcal
20
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Grainy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
India, Iran
Syria
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Iran
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Punica
Prunus
Species
P. granatum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Not Available
Difference Between Pomegranate and Damson
We might think that Pomegranate and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Damson belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Damson is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
