Honeydew vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and honeydew are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has 57% less sugar than honeydew.
- Eggplant has more riboflavin.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 82% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 275% more dietary fiber than honeydew - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 57% less sugar than honeydew - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and honeydew are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 718% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and honeydew are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to honeydew for potassium - eggplant has 229mg 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 honeydew and eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.063 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does eggplant or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does eggplant or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and honeydew are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to honeydew for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.