Honeydew vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and pears:
- Honeydew has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 37% less calories than pear - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
| Honeydew | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 40% less carbohydrates than pear - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 288% more dietary fiber than honeydew - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and honeydew are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 319% more Vitamin C than pear - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Honeydew has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both honeydew and pears contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Honeydew | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of calcium - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 97% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg 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 pears contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Honeydew | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 44 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, honeydew has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pear per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pear has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.093 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 pears or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 40% less calories than pear - pear has 57 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does pears or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 40% fewer carbohydrates than pear - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.