Honeydew vs. Pineapple Juice

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Pineapple Juice


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and pineapple juice:

  • Honeydew has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and pineapple juice 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 Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Pineapple Juice
Protein 5% 3%
Carbohydrates 93% 95%
Fat 2% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Honeydew has 300% more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both honeydew and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 80% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Honeydew has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both honeydew and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Honeydew Pineapple Juice
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.021 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.199 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 19 UG 18 UG

Minerals

calcium

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 75% more potassium than pineapple juice - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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 Pineapple Juice
beta-carotene 30 UG 3 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Honeydew Pineapple Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.018 G
Total 0.033 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Honeydew Pineapple Juice
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.024 G
Total 0.026 G 0.024 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Honeydew or Pineapple Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does honeydew or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.

Does honeydew or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.