Honeydew vs. Mango Juice
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Mango Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
mango juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and mango juice:
- Both mango juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Mango juice has more beta-carotene than honeydew, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mango juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - mango juice has 51 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to mango juice for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for mango juice, 1:98:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Mango Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 98% |
| Fat | 3% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - mango juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mango juice are made of 98% sugar and 2% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 167% more dietary fiber than mango juice - mango juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew has 35% less sugar than mango juice - mango juice has 12.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - mango juice has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango juice and honeydew are low in saturated fat - mango juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew has 18% more Vitamin C than mango juice - mango juice has 15.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango juice has 10 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - mango juice has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango juice has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango juice has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Mango Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mango juice has 183% more calcium than honeydew - mango juice has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - mango juice has 0.36mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 850% more potassium than mango juice - mango juice has 24mg 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, mango juice has more beta-carotene than honeydew per 100 grams, however, honeydew contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mango juice per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Mango Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 402 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mango juice per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Mango Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and mango juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Mango Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.003 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 Mango Juice (Mango nectar, canned) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango juice or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - mango juice has 51 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does mango juice or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - mango juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mango juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.