Honeydew vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and almonds:
- Both honeydew and almonds are high in potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Honeydew has 58% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Honeydew has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and honeydew has 94% less calories than almond - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 14% |
| Fat | 3% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 58% less carbohydrates than almond - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 38 times more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Honeydew has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and honeydew are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and honeydew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 1280 times more Vitamin E than honeydew - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both honeydew and almonds contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 221% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and honeydew has 90% less calories than almond - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does honeydew or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 60% fewer carbohydrates than almond - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does honeydew or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does honeydew or almonds contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 220% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.