Honeydew vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and cherry tomato:
- Both honeydew and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cherry tomato has more riboflavin.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than honeydew.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew has 13% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cherry tomato has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Honeydew has a little more potassium (8%) than cherry tomato by weight - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cherry tomato has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.073 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 Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does honeydew or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does honeydew or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Honeydew has a little more potassium ( 10%) than cherry tomato by weight - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.