Honeydew vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and honeydew are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than honeydew - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and honeydew are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 559% more Vitamin C than honeydew - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 178 times more Vitamin E than honeydew - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both honeydew and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Honeydew | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and honeydew are high in potassium. Jalapeno has a little more potassium (9%) than honeydew by weight - jalapeno has 248mg 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 | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.066 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does jalapeno or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.
Does jalapeno or honeydew contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and honeydew are high in potassium. Jalapeno has a little more potassium ( 10%) than honeydew by weight - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and honeydew has 228mg of potassium.