Granny Smith Apple vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Granny Smith Apple and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
granny smith apple
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granny smith apple and honeydew:
- Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Honeydew has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 38% less calories than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 58 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granny smith apple is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Granny smith apple has a macronutrient ratio of 3:94:3 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granny Smith Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 92% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granny smith apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than honeydew - granny smith apple has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - granny smith apple has 9.6g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - granny smith apple has 0.44g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and granny smith apple are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than granny smith apple - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granny smith apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - granny smith apple has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - granny smith apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - granny smith apple has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both granny smith apple and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Granny Smith Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.019 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.126 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - granny smith apple has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - granny smith apple has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 120mg 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 granny smith apple and honeydew contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granny Smith Apple | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 30 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 64 UG | 27 UG |
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: Granny Smith Apple (Apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) .
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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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does granny smith apple or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than granny smith apple - granny smith apple has 58 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does granny smith apple or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granny smith apple and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - granny smith apple has 13.6g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.