Honeydew vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and cabbage:
- Both honeydew and cabbage are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has 61% less sugar than honeydew.
- Cabbage has more riboflavin and folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than honeydew.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than honeydew.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:2 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 79% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 213% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage has 61% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and cabbage are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 103% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than honeydew - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more riboflavin and folate. Both honeydew and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 34% more potassium than cabbage - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does honeydew or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.