Honeydew vs. Lemon Zest
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Lemon Zest
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
lemon zest
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and lemon zest:
- Both lemon zest and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Lemon zest has more riboflavin.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein and similar to lemon zest for carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for lemon zest, 9:91:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 43% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than honeydew - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and honeydew are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 617% more Vitamin C than honeydew - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and lemon zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and lemon zest contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.319 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than honeydew - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 371% more iron than honeydew - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg 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 zest contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 18 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and lemon zest contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon zest has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Lemon Zest | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.063 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 Zest (Lemon peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon zest or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does lemon zest or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 40% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or honeydew contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than honeydew - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.