Cranberries vs honeydew melon: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cranberries scores 77/100 and honeydew melon 75/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cranberries
46 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 100 g
Honeydew melon
36 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cubes: 170 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesHoneydew melon46 vs 36 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.5 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberCranberries3.6 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCranberries4.3 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumHoneydew melon80 vs 228 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cranberries, 100 g | Honeydew melon, 100 g | Cranberries, 100 g | Honeydew melon, 170 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | 36 kcal | 46 kcal | 61 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 9.1 g | 12 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g | 8.1 g | 4.3 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 0.8 g | 3.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 18 mg | 14 mg | 31 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 3 µg | 3 µg | 5.1 µg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 228 mg | 80 mg | 388 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 6 mg | 8 mg | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 10 mg | 6 mg | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 18 mg | 2 mg | 31 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.