Honeydew vs. Lemon

Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Lemon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of honeydew versus lemon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and lemon:

  • Both lemon and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
  • Honeydew has more niacin.
  • Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
  • Lemon has 69% less sugar than honeydew.
  • Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honeydew and lemon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.

Honeydew Lemon
Protein 5% 9%
Carbohydrates 91% 84%
Fat 3% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than honeydew - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon has 69% less sugar than honeydew - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon and honeydew are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 194% more Vitamin C than honeydew - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Honeydew and lemon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Honeydew has more niacin. Both honeydew and lemon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Honeydew Lemon
Thiamin 0.038 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.012 MG 0.02 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.155 MG 0.19 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 19 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon has 333% more calcium than honeydew - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon has 253% more iron than honeydew - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 65% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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,

Honeydew Lemon
beta-carotene 30 UG 3 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 27 UG 11 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and lemon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Honeydew Lemon
alpha linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.026 G
Total 0.033 G 0.026 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.

Honeydew Lemon
linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.063 G
Total 0.026 G 0.063 G



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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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.

Does lemon or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.