Honeydew vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 3.8 times less sugar than honeydew.
- Cucumber has 58% less calories than honeydew.
- Cucumber has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 58% less calories than honeydew - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber has 3.8 times less sugar than honeydew - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and honeydew are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g 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 543% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Honeydew | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 167% more calcium than honeydew - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 55% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 honeydew and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.028 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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 60% less calories than honeydew - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does cucumber or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.