Cantaloupe vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and honeydew:
- Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to honeydew for fat. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for honeydew, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 93% |
| Fat | 5% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and honeydew are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Cantaloupe has 104% more Vitamin C than honeydew - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 55 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both cantaloupe and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 17% more potassium than honeydew - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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 cantaloupe and honeydew contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cantaloupe | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and honeydew contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cantaloupe | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cantaloupe and honeydew contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cantaloupe | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.026 G |
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 Honeydew .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does cantaloupe or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does cantaloupe or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and honeydew are high in potassium. Cantaloupe has 20% more potassium than honeydew - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.