Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
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
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
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, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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
Varieties
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Dark purple
Taste
Sweetish
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Central America, North America
Syria
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Cold
Facts about
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
- 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
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
UAE
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
France
Botanical Name
Cucurbita Pepo
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Winter Squash
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Species
Pepo
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Sapota and Damson
We might think that Sapota and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sapota and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sapota and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sapota and Damson with peel is 40.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sapota 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 Sapota and Damson is Cucurbitales and Rosales respectively. Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.