Honeydew vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Honeydew and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honeydew
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honeydew and yellow corn:
- Both honeydew and yellow corn are high in potassium.
- Honeydew has 57% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Honeydew has 63% less calories than yellow corn.
- Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honeydew (Melons, honeydew, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honeydew has 63% less calories than yellow corn - honeydew has 36 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honeydew is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Honeydew has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honeydew | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honeydew has 57% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - honeydew has 9.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than honeydew - honeydew has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honeydew and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - honeydew has 8.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 531% more protein than honeydew - honeydew has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both honeydew and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - honeydew has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honeydew is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 227% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - honeydew has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Honeydew and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - honeydew has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Honeydew and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - honeydew has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Honeydew and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - honeydew has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both honeydew and yellow corn contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Honeydew | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.038 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.012 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Honeydew and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - honeydew has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Honeydew and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - honeydew has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both honeydew and yellow corn are high in potassium. Honeydew has a little more potassium (5%) than yellow corn by weight - honeydew has 228mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 27 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both honeydew and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Honeydew | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.033 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than honeydew per 100 grams.
| Honeydew | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does honeydew or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Honeydew has 60% less calories than yellow corn - honeydew has 36 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does honeydew or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honeydew has 60% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - honeydew has 9.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does honeydew or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both honeydew and yellow corn are high in potassium. Honeydew has a little more potassium ( 10%) than yellow corn by weight - honeydew has 228mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.