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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
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)
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Dark purple
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Cold
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.
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
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Species
P. granatum
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Pomegranate
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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 High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.