Honeydew vs. Orange Juice
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Orange Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
orange juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and orange juice:
- Both orange juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Orange juice has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is similar to orange juice for protein, carbs and fat. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honeydew has 300% more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and honeydew are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has 178% more Vitamin C than honeydew - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Orange juice has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, honeydew contains more Vitamin B6. Both honeydew and orange juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Honeydew | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 30 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of potassium - orange juice has 200mg 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, both honeydew and orange juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Honeydew | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 115 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and orange juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.029 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 Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange juice or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does orange juice or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.