Blackberry vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and honeydew:
- Both honeydew and blackberry are high in Vitamin C.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew has more Vitamin B6.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to honeydew per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 92% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 52% dietary fiber and 48% sugar.
dietary fiber
Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 563% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and blackberry are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and blackberry are high in Vitamin C. Blackberry has 17% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more Vitamin B6. Both blackberry and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Blackberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blackberry has 383% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Blackberry has 265% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 41% more potassium than blackberry - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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,
| Blackberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.186 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: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does honeydew or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.