Honeydew vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and carrot juice:
- Both honeydew and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has 52% less sugar than honeydew.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, honeydew contains more folate.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrot juice for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot juice has 52% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 112% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 317 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, honeydew contains more folate. Both honeydew and carrot juice contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Honeydew | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 300% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 28% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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 | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 9303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 333 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.061 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does honeydew or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 30% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.