Grapefruit vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and honeydew:
- Both honeydew and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than honeydew, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
- Grapefruit has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for honeydew, 5:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 100% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Grapefruit has 73% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 18 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Grapefruit has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin. Both grapefruit and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 267% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than grapefruit - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than honeydew per 100 grams, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and honeydew contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.026 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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FAQ
Does honeydew or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does honeydew or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.