How healthy is honeydew melon?
Is honeydew melon healthy? Yes, for most people. Honeydew melon scores 75/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 36 kcal and 18 mg vitamin C. Honeydew is hydrating and low in calories, with a good dose of vitamin C. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Honeydew melon ranks higher than 75% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C56%
- Potassium13%
- Fiber8%
- Magnesium7%
- Protein3%
- Iron3%
- Calcium1%
- Vitamin A1%
- Vitamin E0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat1%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium2%
Raw NRF9.3: 92 minus 3 = 89. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in honeydew melon?
Calories61kcal
Protein0.9g
Carbohydrates15g
Fat0.2g
Fiber1.4g
Sugars14g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 36 kcal | 61 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g | 15 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 8.1 g | 14 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 5.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 31 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | <0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 0% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 228 mg | 388 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 17 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 31 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Melons, honeydew, raw" (FDC 169911). Values rounded.
Why is honeydew melon good for you?
- 31 mg vitamin C in 1 cup cubes, 34% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Good ways to use it
- Fruit salads
- Hot-weather snacks
What should you watch out for?
- Low in fiber, so it is not very filling.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.
How does honeydew melon compare?
Common questions about honeydew melon
How many calories are in honeydew melon?
100 g of honeydew melon has 36 kcal. A typical portion, 1 cup cubes (170 g), has about 61 kcal.
How much protein is in honeydew melon?
Honeydew melon has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.9 g in 1 cup cubes.
Is honeydew melon good for weight loss?
Honeydew melon is low in calories (36 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.