Honeydew vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and strawberries:
- Both strawberries and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to strawberries for protein. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:3 and for strawberries, 8:86:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 86% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 150% more dietary fiber than honeydew - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and honeydew are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 227% more Vitamin C than honeydew - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both honeydew and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberry has 167% more calcium than honeydew - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 49% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does strawberries or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.