Blueberry vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and honeydew:
- Blueberry has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more folate.
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 37% less calories than blueberry - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 92% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry 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 blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and blueberry are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 86% more Vitamin C than blueberry - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blueberry has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more folate. Both blueberry and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Blueberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 196% more potassium than blueberry - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 blueberry and honeydew contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blueberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both blueberry and honeydew contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Blueberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blueberry has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.088 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than blueberry - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does honeydew or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.