Honeydew vs. Cauliflower
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Cauliflower
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
cauliflower
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and cauliflower:
- Both honeydew and cauliflower are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cauliflower has 3.2 times less sugar than honeydew.
- Cauliflower has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cauliflower per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for cauliflower, 26:66:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 66% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cauliflower has 150% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cauliflower has 3.2 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and cauliflower are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and cauliflower are high in Vitamin C. Cauliflower has 168% more Vitamin C than honeydew - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cauliflower has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cauliflower has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both honeydew and cauliflower contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.507 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.667 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 57 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cauliflower has 267% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 31% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cauliflower per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and cauliflower contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.016 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.019 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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.
Does honeydew or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or cauliflower contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 30% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.