Honeydew vs. Lemon Zest

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Lemon Zest


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

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

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

  • Both lemon zest and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
  • Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
  • Lemon zest has more riboflavin.
  • Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and lemon zest 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 Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein and similar to lemon zest for carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for lemon zest, 9:91:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Lemon Zest
Protein 5% 9%
Carbohydrates 92% 91%
Fat 3% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Honeydew has 43% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than honeydew - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon zest and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 617% more Vitamin C than honeydew - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Honeydew and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Lemon zest has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and lemon zest contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Honeydew Lemon Zest
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.06 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.08 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.4 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.319 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.172 MG
Folate 19 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than honeydew - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon zest has 371% more iron than honeydew - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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 honeydew and lemon zest contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Honeydew Lemon Zest
beta-carotene 30 UG 7 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 18 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and lemon zest contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Honeydew Lemon Zest
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.026 G
Total 0.033 G 0.026 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon zest has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.

Honeydew Lemon Zest
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.063 G
Total 0.026 G 0.063 G



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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 Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon zest or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.

Does lemon zest or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon zest or honeydew contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than honeydew - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.