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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and orange 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 Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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

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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



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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 Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) .

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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.