Honeydew melon vs soursop: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: honeydew melon scores 81/100 and soursop 79/100, 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.
Honeydew melon
36 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cubes: 170 g
Soursop
66 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup pulp: 225 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesHoneydew melon36 vs 66 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.5 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More fiberSoursop0.8 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarHoneydew melon8.1 vs 14 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSoursop228 vs 278 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Honeydew melon, 100 g | Soursop, 100 g | Honeydew melon, 170 g | Soursop, 225 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | 66 kcal | 61 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1 g | 0.9 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g | 17 g | 15 g | 38 g |
| Sugars | 8.1 g | 14 g | 14 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.3 g | 1.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 21 mg | 31 mg | 46 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0 µg | 5.1 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 228 mg | 278 mg | 388 mg | 626 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 14 mg | 10 mg | 32 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 21 mg | 17 mg | 47 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 14 mg | 31 mg | 32 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.