Honeydew vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and honeydew are high in Vitamin C.
- Honeydew is a great source of potassium.
- Tangerine has more riboflavin.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than honeydew.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and honeydew has 36 calories.
| Honeydew | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 91% sugar and 9% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has 125% more dietary fiber than honeydew - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and honeydew has 8.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and honeydew are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and honeydew are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 48% more Vitamin C than honeydew - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than honeydew - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more riboflavin. Both honeydew and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than honeydew - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and honeydew has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and honeydew has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Honeydew is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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 | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both honeydew and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Honeydew | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.048 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 tangerine or honeydew contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and honeydew has 36 calories.
Does tangerine or honeydew have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and honeydew contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and honeydew has 9.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in honeydew comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.