Honeydew vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and honeydew are high in potassium.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maple syrup is high in calories and honeydew has 86% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to maple syrup for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and honeydew has 86% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and honeydew has 87% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maple syrup and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maple syrup and honeydew are low in saturated fat - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than maple syrup - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Honeydew | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than honeydew - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Maple syrup and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and honeydew are high in potassium. Maple syrup is very similar to maple syrup for potassium - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and maple syrup contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.017 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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does maple syrup or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and honeydew has 90% less calories than maple syrup - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does maple syrup or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and honeydew has 90% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or honeydew contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than honeydew - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and honeydew are high in potassium. Maple syrup is very similar to maple syrup for potassium - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.