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Orange vs. Honeydew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oranges and honeydew

  • Honeydew contains less vitamin C and fiber than oranges.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for oranges is 39% higher.
  • Honeydew has 7 times less calcium than oranges. Oranges have 40mg of calcium, while honeydew has 6mg.
  • Honeydew has a higher glycemic index than oranges.

Food types used in this article are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
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%
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 CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.027mg

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.
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% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
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% 1% 0.4% 0% 9.5% 2.8% 7.8% 9.3% 20% 0% 7.3% 14% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 -60.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange Honeydew
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 Orange Honeydew DV% diff.
Vitamin C 53.2mg 18mg 39%
Fiber 2.4g 0.8g 6%
Fructose 2.96g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.038mg 4%
Folate 30µg 19µg 3%
Calcium 40mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.088mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.155mg 2%
Copper 0.045mg 0.024mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.012mg 2%
Calories 47kcal 36kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 11.75g 9.09g 1%
Protein 0.94g 0.54g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.418mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 3µg 1%
Sodium 0mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 181mg 228mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0.17mg 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.14g 0%
Net carbs 9.35g 8.29g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 9.35g 8.12g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg 0%
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg 0%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.027mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.015g 0.038g 0%
Choline 8.4mg 7.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.013mg 0%
Leucine 0.023mg 0.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.04mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
21%
Orange
11%
Honeydew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
6%
Honeydew

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