Honeydew vs. Zucchini

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Zucchini


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

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

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

  • Both zucchini and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Zucchini has 69% less sugar than honeydew.
  • Zucchini has more riboflavin.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and zucchini 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Zucchini
Protein 5% 24%
Carbohydrates 93% 62%
Fat 2% 14%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in zucchini are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Zucchini has 69% less sugar than honeydew - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

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Both zucchini and honeydew are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both zucchini and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Zucchini is very similar to zucchini for Vitamin C - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Honeydew Zucchini
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.094 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.451 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.204 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.163 MG
Folate 19 UG 24 UG

Minerals

calcium

Zucchini has 167% more calcium than honeydew - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Both zucchini and honeydew are high in potassium. Zucchini has 14% more potassium than honeydew - zucchini has 261mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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 Zucchini
beta-carotene 30 UG 120 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 2125 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Honeydew Zucchini
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.061 G
Total 0.033 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

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

Honeydew Zucchini
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.03 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.001 G
Total 0.026 G 0.031 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 Zucchini .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does zucchini or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.

Does zucchini or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in zucchini are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.

Does zucchini or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and honeydew are high in potassium. Zucchini has 10% more potassium than honeydew - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.