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Asian pear vs. Honeydew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Asian pear and Honeydew

  • Asian pear has more Fiber, however, Honeydew has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Honeydew is 16% higher.
  • Honeydew has 5 times less Fiber than Asian pear. Asian pear has 3.6g of Fiber, while Honeydew has 0.8g.

Food types used in this article are Pears, asian, raw and Melons, honeydew, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 1.8% 20% 6.4% 8% 2.5% 4.7% 2.3% 3.5% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.4%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3% 0.4% 0% 9.5% 2.8% 7.8% 9.3% 20% 0% 7.3% 14% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 89.82 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.8%
~equal in Protein ~0.54g
~equal in Water ~89.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1533.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.059g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asian pear Honeydew
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Honeydew Opinion
Calories 42kcal 36kcal Asian pear
Protein 0.5g 0.54g Honeydew
Fats 0.23g 0.14g Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 18mg Honeydew
Net carbs 7.05g 8.29g Honeydew
Carbs 10.65g 9.09g Asian pear
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Honeydew
Calcium 4mg 6mg Honeydew
Potassium 121mg 228mg Honeydew
Iron 0mg 0.17mg Honeydew
Sugar 7.05g 8.12g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 0.8g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.024mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg 0.09mg Honeydew
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Sodium 0mg 18mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Honeydew
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Honeydew
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.02mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg 0.027mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Honeydew
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.038mg Honeydew
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.012mg Honeydew
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.418mg Honeydew
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.155mg Honeydew
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.088mg Honeydew
Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.9µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 19µg Honeydew
Choline 5.1mg 7.6mg Honeydew
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.038g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.003g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.059g Honeydew
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.005mg
Threonine 0.013mg 0.013mg
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.013mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg 0.016mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.018mg Honeydew
Methionine 0.006mg 0.005mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.015mg Honeydew
Valine 0.018mg 0.018mg
Histidine 0.005mg 0.005mg
Fructose 2.96g Honeydew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Honeydew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Asian pear
11%
Honeydew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
6%
Honeydew

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Honeydew
Honeydew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honeydew
Honeydew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Honeydew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169911/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.