Honeydew vs. Plums

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Plums


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

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

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

  • Honeydew has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and plums 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 Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in carbs and similar to plums for protein and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for plums, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Plums
Protein 5% 6%
Carbohydrates 93% 89%
Fat 2% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Plum has 75% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both honeydew and plums are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 89% more Vitamin C than plum - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Honeydew Plums
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.028 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.026 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.417 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.135 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.029 MG
Folate 19 UG 5 UG

Minerals

calcium

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than plum - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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 Plums
beta-carotene 30 UG 190 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 73 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Honeydew Plums
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.044 G
Total 0.026 G 0.044 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 Plums .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Plums (Plums, raw) .

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FAQ

Does honeydew or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.

Does honeydew or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.

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