Cranberry Juice vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and honeydew:
- Honeydew has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 92% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cranberry juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 700% more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and honeydew are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 94% more Vitamin C than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cranberry juice and honeydew contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Cranberry Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 196% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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 cranberry juice and honeydew contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cranberry Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and honeydew contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cranberry Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and honeydew contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.026 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cranberry juice or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does cranberry juice or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cranberry juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.