Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
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), 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)
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
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
France
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
C. × paradisi
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Damson
We might think that White Grapefruit and Damson are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Damson Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Damson is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Damson with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Damson belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Damson is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.