Honeydew vs. Mango
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Mango
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
mango
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and mango:
- Both mango and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Mango has more riboflavin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Mango (Mangos, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 40% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to mango for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for mango, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mango are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Mango has 100% more dietary fiber than honeydew - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew has 41% less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and honeydew are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Mango has 102% more Vitamin C than honeydew - mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango has 17 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mango has more riboflavin and folate. Both honeydew and mango contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.669 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.119 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 36% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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 mango contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 640 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 3 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and mango contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.051 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.051 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and mango contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.019 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.
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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 mango or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does mango or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mango are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.