Honeydew vs. Jicama

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Jicama


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

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

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

  • Both honeydew and jicama are high in Vitamin C.
  • Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
  • Jicama has 3.5 times less sugar than honeydew.
  • Jicama has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and jicama 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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to jicama for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for jicama, 7:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Jicama
Protein 5% 7%
Carbohydrates 93% 91%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jicama is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 513% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jicama has 3.5 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both honeydew and jicama are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both honeydew and jicama are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew is very similar to honeydew for Vitamin C - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Jicama has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both honeydew and jicama contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Honeydew Jicama
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.029 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.135 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.042 MG
Folate 19 UG 12 UG

Minerals

calcium

Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.

iron

Jicama has 253% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 52% more potassium than jicama - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and jicama has 150mg 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 Jicama
beta-carotene 30 UG 13 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jicama per 100 grams.

Honeydew Jicama
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.014 G
Total 0.033 G 0.014 G

omega 6s

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

Honeydew Jicama
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.029 G
Total 0.026 G 0.029 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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) .

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FAQ

Does honeydew or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?
Honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.

Does honeydew or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.

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