Honeydew vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and tomato sauce:
- Both honeydew and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Tomato sauce has 56% less sugar than honeydew.
- Tomato sauce has more riboflavin and niacin, however, honeydew contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honeydew are made of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 88% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce has 56% less sugar than honeydew - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 157% more Vitamin C than tomato sauce - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has 71 times more Vitamin E than honeydew - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato sauce has more riboflavin and niacin, however, honeydew contains more folate. Both honeydew and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Honeydew | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 465% more iron than honeydew - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 30% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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 tomato sauce contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 259 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato sauce has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does honeydew or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honeydew are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does honeydew or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Tomato sauce has 30% more potassium than honeydew - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.