Honeydew vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and radishes:
- Both radishes and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Honeydew has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin.
- Radish has 3.3 times less sugar than honeydew.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to radishes for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Radish has 100% more dietary fiber than honeydew - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radish has 3.3 times less sugar than honeydew - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and honeydew are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew has 22% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more thiamin, however, radish contains more riboflavin. Both honeydew and radishes contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish has 317% more calcium than honeydew - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and honeydew are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to honeydew for potassium - radish has 233mg 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 | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and radishes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.017 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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FAQ
Does radishes or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does radishes or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does radishes or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both radishes and honeydew are high in potassium. Radish is very similar to honeydew for potassium - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.