Honeydew vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and pecan:
- Both honeydew and pecan are high in potassium.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has 51% less sugar than honeydew.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and honeydew has 95% less calories than pecan - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to pecan for protein. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 8% |
| Fat | 3% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and pecan contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pecan comprise of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch.
dietary fiber
Pecan 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 pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan has 51% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pecan has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and honeydew has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than pecan - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both honeydew and pecan contain significant amounts of folate.
| Honeydew | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and pecan are high in potassium. Pecan has 80% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg 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 pecan contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 20.697 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and honeydew has 100% less calories than pecan - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does honeydew or pecan have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and pecan contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pecan comprise of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch.
Does honeydew or pecan contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does honeydew or pecan contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and pecan are high in potassium. Pecan has 80% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.