Cherry vs. Honeydew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cherries and honeydew?
- Cherries are higher in copper and vitamin A, yet honeydew is higher in vitamin C.
- Cherries have 21 times more vitamin A than honeydew. While cherries have 64µg of vitamin A, honeydew has only 3µg.
- The glycemic index of cherries is lower.
We used Cherries, sour, red, raw and Melons, honeydew, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +314.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2633.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +56% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +18.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +210% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.024mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.112mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 228mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 36kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 12.18g | 9.09g | 1% |
| Fructose | 3.51g | 2.96g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.58g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.49g | 8.12g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 7.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Honeydew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honeydew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Honeydew is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honeydew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.