Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, 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)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Color
Bright red
Dark purple
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts about
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
- 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
United States of America
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
France
Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Fragaria × ananassa
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
F. ananassa
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Difference Between Strawberry and Damson
We might think that Strawberry and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Strawberry and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Strawberry and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Damson with peel is 33.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 32.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Strawberry 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 Strawberry and Damson is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.