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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and strawberries 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 5:93:2 and for strawberries, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Strawberries
Protein 5% 8%
Carbohydrates 93% 85%
Fat 2% 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 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 Strawberries .

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

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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.