Honeydew vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and pineapple:
- Both pineapple and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Pineapple has more thiamin and riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to pineapple for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 94% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has 75% more dietary fiber than honeydew - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and honeydew are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 166% more Vitamin C than honeydew - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin and riboflavin. Both honeydew and pineapple contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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, both honeydew and pineapple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Honeydew | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and pineapple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.023 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% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does pineapple or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.