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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cantaloupe and honey is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 9:87:5 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

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Protein 9% ~
Carbohydrates 87% 100%
Fat 5% ~
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cantaloupe or Honey .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honey (Honey) .

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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.