Cantaloupe vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Honey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and honey:
- Cantaloupe has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honey is high in calories and cantaloupe has 89% less calories than honey - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to honey per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and cantaloupe has 90% less carbohydrates than honey - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honey comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe has 350% more dietary fiber than honey - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and cantaloupe has 90% less sugar than honey - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honey has 82.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and honey contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and honey are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 72 times more Vitamin C than honey - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than honey - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cantaloupe has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cantaloupe and honey contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and honey contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and honey contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Cantaloupe is a great source of potassium and it has 413% more potassium than honey - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.
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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honey (Honey) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?Honey is high in calories and cantaloupe has 90% less calories than honey - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.
Does cantaloupe or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and cantaloupe has 90% fewer carbohydrates than honey - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honey comprise of 100% sugar.