Cherries vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and honeydew:
- Both honeydew and cherries are high in potassium.
- Cherry has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin and folate.
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 43% less calories than cherry - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for honeydew, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 93% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 43% less carbohydrates than cherry - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 163% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew has 37% less sugar than cherry - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and cherries are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 157% more Vitamin C than cherry - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cherry has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin and folate. Both cherries and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherries | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and cherries are high in potassium. Honeydew is very similar to cherry for potassium - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries and honeydew contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cherries | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and honeydew contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and honeydew contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does honeydew or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than cherry - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does honeydew or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cherry - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or cherries contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and cherries are high in potassium. Honeydew is very similar to cherry for potassium - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.