Honeydew vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and zucchini:
- Both zucchini and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Zucchini has 69% less sugar than honeydew.
- Zucchini has more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 62% |
| Fat | 3% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in zucchini are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini has 69% less sugar than honeydew - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and honeydew are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both zucchini and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Zucchini is very similar to zucchini for Vitamin C - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini has 167% more calcium than honeydew - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both zucchini and honeydew are high in potassium. Zucchini has 14% more potassium than honeydew - zucchini has 261mg 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 | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 120 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and zucchini contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.031 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does zucchini or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does zucchini or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in zucchini are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does zucchini or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and honeydew are high in potassium. Zucchini has 10% more potassium than honeydew - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.