Honeydew vs. Plums
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Plums
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
plums
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and plums:
- Honeydew has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Plums (Plums, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to plums for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:3 and for plums, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Plum has 75% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and plums are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 89% more Vitamin C than plum - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and plums contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Honeydew | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than plum - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and plums contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Plums | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.044 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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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% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does honeydew or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.