Oatmeal vs. Honeydew
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Honeydew
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
honeydew
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and honeydew:
- Both honeydew and oatmeal are high in potassium.
- Honeydew has 28.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Oatmeal has 7.1 times less sugar than honeydew.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and honeydew has 90% less calories than oatmeal - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to honeydew per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for honeydew, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 92% |
| Fat | 15% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and honeydew has 86% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oatmeal has 7.1 times less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Honeydew has 28.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and honeydew contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Honeydew | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 767% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 54% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and honeydew has 90% less calories than oatmeal - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does honeydew or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and honeydew has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does honeydew or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 50% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.