Damsons, stewed with sugar, weighed with stones

Damsons are a type of plum. This entry describes damsons stewed with sugar, with the weight including the stones. Per 100g, they provide 288 kJ of energy and 18g of carbohydrate, all recorded as sugars. They also contain 220mg of potassium, with small amounts of protein and only traces of fat.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. The sugar content includes both sugars naturally present in the fruit and sugar added during stewing; these are not listed separately in the supplied data. This is worth noting when monitoring sugar or energy intake. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.