Honeydew vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and carrots:
- Both honeydew and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and carrots are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 205% more Vitamin C than carrot - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more riboflavin and niacin. Both honeydew and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 450% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.1 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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FAQ
Does honeydew or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does honeydew or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does honeydew or carrots contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.