Honeydew vs. Raspberries
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Raspberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
raspberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and raspberries:
- Both raspberries and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew has more beta-carotene than raspberry, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than honeydew.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Raspberry has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to raspberries for protein. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for raspberries, 8:82:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 82% |
| Fat | 3% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 713% more dietary fiber than honeydew - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and honeydew are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both raspberries and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Raspberry has 46% more Vitamin C than honeydew - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raspberry has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both honeydew and raspberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.598 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raspberry has 317% more calcium than honeydew - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Raspberry has 306% more iron than honeydew - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg 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 has more beta-carotene than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 12 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 136 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 16 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.126 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.126 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.249 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.249 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 Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raspberries or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does raspberries or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.