Honeydew vs. Orange
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Orange
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
orange
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and orange:
- Both honeydew and orange are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin and riboflavin.
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to orange for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for orange, 6:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Orange 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 orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and orange are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and orange are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 150% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin and riboflavin. Both honeydew and orange contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 617% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 35% more potassium than orange - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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 | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 71 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 129 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and orange contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.031 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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FAQ
Does honeydew or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does honeydew or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.