Honeydew vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Broccoli


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of honeydew versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and broccoli:

  • Both honeydew and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Broccoli has 3.7 times less sugar than honeydew.
  • Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Broccoli
Protein 5% 27%
Carbohydrates 93% 64%
Fat 2% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

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Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 225% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Broccoli has 3.7 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Broccoli has 422% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.

Fat

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Both honeydew and broccoli are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both honeydew and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 396% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli has 933% more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 34 times more Vitamin K than honeydew - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both honeydew and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Honeydew Broccoli
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 19 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 683% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.

iron

Broccoli has 329% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.

potassium

Both honeydew and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 39% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Honeydew Broccoli
beta-carotene 30 UG 361 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 1403 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Honeydew Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.033 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Honeydew Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.026 G 0.055 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Honeydew or Broccoli .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does honeydew or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?
Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.

Does honeydew or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

Does honeydew or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 40% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.

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