Honeydew vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and brussels sprouts:
- Both honeydew and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 73% less sugar than honeydew.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 68% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 375% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprout has 73% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 526% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 372% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 11 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 60 times more Vitamin K than honeydew - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Honeydew | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 724% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 71% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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 | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 450 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 1590 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.046 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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does honeydew or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does honeydew or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 70% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.