Coconut Water vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut water
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and honeydew:
- Coconut water has 52% less sugar than honeydew.
- Honeydew has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:95:0 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Water | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 92% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in coconut water comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has more dietary fiber than coconut water - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Coconut water has 52% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and coconut water are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 82% more Vitamin C than coconut water - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coconut water and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Coconut Water | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 38% more potassium than coconut water - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.
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: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Does honeydew or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and coconut water contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in coconut water comprise of 100% sugar.