Honeydew vs. Papaya
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Papaya
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
papaya
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and papaya:
- Both honeydew and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew has more Vitamin B6.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Papaya (Papayas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to papaya for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for papaya, 4:91:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has 113% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and papaya are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Papaya has 238% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Papaya has 14 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more Vitamin B6. Both honeydew and papaya contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Honeydew | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya has 233% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than papaya - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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 | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 274 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 89 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1828 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and papaya contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.047 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and papaya contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Papaya | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.011 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does honeydew or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.