Honeydew melon vs watermelon: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: honeydew melon scores 75/100 and watermelon 72/100, 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
Watermelon
30 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup diced: 152 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesWatermelon36 vs 30 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.5 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.8 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarWatermelon8.1 vs 6.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumHoneydew melon228 vs 112 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 | Watermelon, 100 g | Honeydew melon, 170 g | Watermelon, 152 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | 30 kcal | 61 kcal | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g | 7.5 g | 15 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 8.1 g | 6.2 g | 14 g | 9.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 1.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 8.1 mg | 31 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 28 µg | 5.1 µg | 43 µg |
| Potassium | 228 mg | 112 mg | 388 mg | 170 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 7 mg | 10 mg | 11 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 10 mg | 17 mg | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1 mg | 31 mg | 1.5 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.