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


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Calories and Carbs

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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 heavier in carbs and similar to watermelon for protein and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for watermelon, 7:88:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honeydew Watermelon
Protein 5% 7%
Carbohydrates 93% 88%
Fat 2% 5%
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

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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 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 Watermelon .

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.