Honeydew vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and tomato:
- Both honeydew and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Tomato has 68% less sugar than honeydew.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for tomato, 17:70:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 70% |
| Fat | 4% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 68% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and tomato are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both honeydew and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Honeydew has 31% more Vitamin C than tomato - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 13 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both honeydew and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and tomato are high in potassium. Honeydew is very similar to honeydew for potassium - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.08 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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FAQ
Does honeydew or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does honeydew or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does honeydew or tomato contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and tomato are high in potassium. Honeydew is very similar to honeydew for potassium - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.