Apple vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and honeydew:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is heavier in carbs and similar to honeydew for protein and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for honeydew, 5:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and apple are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 291% more Vitamin C than apple - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 113% more potassium than apple - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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 apple and honeydew contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and honeydew contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.026 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does honeydew or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.