Honeydew vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and peach:
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Peach has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in carbs and similar to peach for protein and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peach has 88% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and peach are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 339% more Vitamin C than peach - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Peach has 700% more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Honeydew | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than peach - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 224 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 132 UG |
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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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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% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does honeydew or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.