Grapes vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and honeydew:
- Grape has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 48% less calories than grape - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is similar to honeydew for protein, carbs and fat. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for honeydew, 5:93:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 93% |
| Fat | 2% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 50% less carbohydrates than grape - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew has 48% less sugar than grape - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and grapes are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 463% more Vitamin C than grape - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Grape has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both grapes and honeydew contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Grapes | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew and grapes contain similar amounts of potassium - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg 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 grapes and honeydew contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Grapes | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 UG | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.033 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapes and honeydew contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapes | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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FAQ
Does honeydew or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 50% less calories than grape - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does honeydew or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 50% fewer carbohydrates than grape - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.