Honeydew vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and lemon juice:
- Both lemon juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew has more niacin.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Lemon juice has 69% less sugar than honeydew.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to lemon juice for protein. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 167% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice has 69% less sugar than honeydew - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and honeydew are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Lemon juice has 115% more Vitamin C than honeydew - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and lemon juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more niacin. Both honeydew and lemon juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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 lemon juice contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and lemon juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.012 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: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does lemon juice or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.