Whole Milk vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and honeydew:
- Honeydew has 48 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, honeydew contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than honeydew.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 41% less calories than whole milk - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to honeydew per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 92% |
| Fat | 48% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has more dietary fiber than whole milk - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Honeydew and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 483% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Honeydew has 48 times less saturated fat than whole milk - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Honeydew has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and honeydew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 14 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than honeydew - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and honeydew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, honeydew contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole milk and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Whole Milk | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 73% more potassium than whole milk - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.026 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than whole milk - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does honeydew or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does honeydew or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.