Honeydew vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Tangerine


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of honeydew versus tangerine (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and tangerine:

  • Both tangerine and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
  • Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
  • Tangerine has more riboflavin.
  • Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than honeydew.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and tangerine 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Tangerine
Protein 5% 5%
Carbohydrates 93% 90%
Fat 2% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Tangerine has 125% more dietary fiber than honeydew - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tangerine and honeydew are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both tangerine and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 48% more Vitamin C than honeydew - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Honeydew and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Tangerine has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Honeydew Tangerine
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 19 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than honeydew - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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 Tangerine
beta-carotene 30 UG 155 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 138 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 101 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Honeydew Tangerine
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.018 G
Total 0.033 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Honeydew Tangerine
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.048 G
Total 0.026 G 0.048 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 Tangerine .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

Does tangerine or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.

Does tangerine or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.