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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.42 g
Rank: 45 (Overall)
Avocado Information
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.40 g
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Blackberry Information
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.92 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Bilberry Information
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Pomegranate Information
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg
Rank: 44 (Overall)
Lychee Information
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Olive Information
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado Information
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Pineapple Information
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

1.90 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.28 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Physalis Information
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

157.00 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
Olive Information
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.17 mg
Rank: 46 (Overall)
White Grapefruit Information
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Longan Information
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

16.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.05 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Watermelon Information
0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

44.00 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

7.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.02 g
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Cucumber Information
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber Information
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Rambutan Information
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Clementine Information
49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Breadfruit Information
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

4.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

4.5 Color

Dark purple

4.6 Inside Color

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Oval

4.8 Texture

Grainy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

Syria

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

  • 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.2 Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

United Kingdom

5.3.2 Other Countries

Ireland, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

France

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Prunus

7.10 Species

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

What is Damson Good For?

What is Damson? What is Damson good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Damson fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Damson Benefits are: heart care, increase in haemoglobin, prevents high blood pressure, cures gastro-intestinal troubles and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, eye care, flu treatment, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion, reduces wrinkles, skin revitalization and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, remedy for split ends and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Damson side effects are: allergic reaction and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and vomiting. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Damson.