Honeydew vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and beets:
- Both beets and honeydew are high in potassium.
- Beet has more riboflavin and folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 83% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than honeydew - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and honeydew are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g 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 267% more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more riboflavin and folate. Both honeydew and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beet has 167% more calcium than honeydew - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 371% more iron than honeydew - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and honeydew are high in potassium. Beet has 43% more potassium than honeydew - beet has 325mg 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 beets contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Honeydew | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beet has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.055 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beets or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does beets or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does beets or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both beets and honeydew are high in potassium. Beet has 40% more potassium than honeydew - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.