Honeydew vs. Pineapple Juice
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Pineapple Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
pineapple juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and pineapple juice:
- Honeydew has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to pineapple juice for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for pineapple juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 95% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 300% more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and pineapple juice are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 80% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both honeydew and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 75% more potassium than pineapple juice - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple juice has 130mg 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,
| Honeydew | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and pineapple juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and pineapple juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Pineapple Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.024 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 Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or pineapple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and pineapple juice has 53 calories.
Does honeydew or pineapple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and pineapple juice contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbohydrates.