Cantaloupe vs. Honeydew

Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Honeydew


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

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

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

  • Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cantaloupe and honeydew 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to honeydew for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for honeydew, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cantaloupe Honeydew
Protein 9% 5%
Carbohydrates 87% 93%
Fat 5% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

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Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

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Both cantaloupe and honeydew are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Cantaloupe has 104% more Vitamin C than honeydew - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 55 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both cantaloupe and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Cantaloupe Honeydew
Thiamin 0.041 MG 0.038 MG
Riboflavin 0.019 MG 0.012 MG
Niacin 0.734 MG 0.418 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.105 MG 0.155 MG
Vitamin B6 0.072 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 21 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 17% more potassium than honeydew - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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, both cantaloupe and honeydew contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Cantaloupe Honeydew
beta-carotene 2020 UG 30 UG
alpha-carotene 16 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 27 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Cantaloupe Honeydew
alpha linoleic acid 0.046 G 0.033 G
Total 0.046 G 0.033 G

omega 6s

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

Cantaloupe Honeydew
linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.026 G
Total 0.035 G 0.026 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).

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

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FAQ

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

Does cantaloupe or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.

Does cantaloupe or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 20% more potassium than honeydew - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.