Avocado vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and honeydew:
- Both honeydew and avocado are high in potassium.
- Avocado has 26 times less sugar than honeydew.
- Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew has 54.9 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and honeydew has 78% less calories than avocado - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to honeydew for protein. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for honeydew, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 93% |
| Fat | 77% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 750% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado has 26 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Honeydew has 54.9 times less saturated fat than avocado - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 105% more Vitamin C than avocado - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 97 times more Vitamin E than honeydew - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Avocado | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and avocado contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado has 259% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 122% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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,
| Avocado | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, avocado has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.026 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 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 Avocado or Honeydew .
Avocado g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Honeydew g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and honeydew has 80% less calories than avocado - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does honeydew or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or avocado contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 120% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.