Honeydew vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and chives:
- Both honeydew and chives are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chive has 3.3 times less sugar than honeydew.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than honeydew.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and chives contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to chives for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Chive 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 chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chive has 3.3 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 506% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and chives are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 223% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 71 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 72 times more Vitamin K than honeydew - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both honeydew and chives contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 30% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg 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 | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.252 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.
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and chives contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is honeydew or chives better for protein?
Chive has 510% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does honeydew or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does honeydew or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does honeydew or chives contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 30% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.