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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and pineapple 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 (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 5:93:2 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Pineapple
Protein 5% 4%
Carbohydrates 93% 95%
Fat 2% 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 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 .

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

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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.