Honeydew vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and broccoli:
- Both honeydew and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Broccoli has 3.7 times less sugar than honeydew.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
| Honeydew | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 65% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 225% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 3.7 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 422% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and broccoli are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 396% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 933% more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 34 times more Vitamin K than honeydew - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both honeydew and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 683% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 329% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 39% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Honeydew | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does honeydew or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 40% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.