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Honeydew vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Honeydew and Orange

  • Honeydew contains less Vitamin C, and Fiber than Orange.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 39% higher.

Food types used in this article are Melons, honeydew, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 7.1% 1.8% 20% 6.4% 8% 2.5% 4.7% 2.3% 3.5% 3.8%
Orange
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.025mg

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 60% 3% 0.4% 0% 9.5% 2.8% 7.8% 9.3% 20% 0% 7.3% 14% 4.1%
Orange
Orange
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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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 90%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 89.82 g
Other: 0.41 g
Orange
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.3%
~equal in Water ~86.75g
~equal in Other ~0.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Orange
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +666.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honeydew Orange Opinion
Calories 36kcal 47kcal Orange
Protein 0.54g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.14g 0.12g Honeydew
Vitamin C 18mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 8.29g 9.35g Orange
Carbs 9.09g 11.75g Orange
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Calcium 6mg 40mg Orange
Potassium 228mg 181mg Honeydew
Iron 0.17mg 0.1mg Honeydew
Sugar 8.12g 9.35g Honeydew
Fiber 0.8g 2.4g Orange
Copper 0.024mg 0.045mg Orange
Zinc 0.09mg 0.07mg Honeydew
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg Orange
Sodium 18mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 50IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.027mg 0.025mg Honeydew
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Honeydew
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.04mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.282mg Honeydew
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.06mg Honeydew
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg Honeydew
Folate 19µg 30µg Orange
Choline 7.6mg 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.023g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.025g Honeydew
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.013mg 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.013mg 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.016mg 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.018mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.005mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.018mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.005mg 0.018mg Orange
Fructose 2.96g Honeydew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Honeydew Orange
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
11%
Honeydew
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honeydew
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Honeydew
Honeydew is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Honeydew
Honeydew is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Honeydew
Honeydew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Honeydew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169911/nutrients
  2. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.