Honeydew vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and onion:
- Honeydew has more niacin.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to onion for fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Onion has 113% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of protein - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and onion are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 143% more Vitamin C than onion - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more niacin. Both honeydew and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Onion has 283% more calcium than honeydew - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than onion - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and onion contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.013 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honeydew or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of calories - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does honeydew or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.