Honeydew vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and watermelon:
- Honeydew has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than honeydew, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to watermelon for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 6:92:3 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 100% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and honeydew are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 122% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 833% more Vitamin A than honeydew - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Honeydew | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg 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, watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than honeydew per 100 grams, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 303 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 8 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and watermelon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.05 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does watermelon or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.